Opp City

Opp, Alabama — 3 schools

1,329
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,632
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Opp City operates 3 public schools serving 1,329 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Alabama. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,322 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Covington County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,632 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 20.5% local, 51.0% state, and 28.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $72,911 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 78/100, ranked #9 of 146 in Alabama against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 440.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.5% White, 18.1% African American, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Opp Elementary School accounts for 41.4% of all Opp City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Opp City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Opp City has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 62.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Opp City student-counselor ratio is 441:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Opp City chronic absenteeism rate is 20.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Opp City is typically wider than the Opp City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

28.5%
Federal
51.0%
State
20.5%
Local

Funding Equity

78
Equity Score
9 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Covington County county, where this district is located.

$576
Studio/mo
$591
1 BR/mo
$776
2 BR/mo
$999
3 BR/mo
$1,302
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,911
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Opp City.

White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 18.1%
Multiracial 4.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

440.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Opp City

School Enrollment
Opp Elementary School
547
Opp High School
396
Opp Middle School
379

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Opp City?

Opp City has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,329 students.

How much does Opp City spend per student?

Opp City spends $15,632 per student. The district has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #9 in Alabama.

What is the average teacher salary in Opp City?

The average teacher salary in Opp City is $72,911 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Opp City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Covington County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Opp City?

Opp City students are 71.5% White, 18.1% African American, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Opp City?

Opp City has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #9 out of 146 districts in Alabama. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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