- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Opelika, AL
Opelika Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Opelika Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010258001071
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Opelika Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #5 of 12
- public schools in Opelika · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Opelika Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Opelika Middle School ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Opelika, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-334 students YoY
Opelika Middle School shrank from 1,132 students in 2022-23 to 798 in 2023-24 (-29.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.9 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-334 students YoY 010258001071 · Opelika, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
812 enr · 12.1:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Opelika High School (1,590 students)
Opelika Middle School shrank from 1,132 students in 2022-23 to 798 in 2023-24 (-29.5%). Teacher FTE lost 67.9 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Opelika Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Opelika High S
Opelika High School
1,590 students
- This school
Opelika Middle School
812 students
- Southview Prim 480
Southview Primary School
480 students
- Northside Scho 464
Northside School
464 students
- Jeter Primary 435
Jeter Primary School
435 students
- Carver Primary 414
Carver Primary School
414 students
What this shows Opelika Middle School reports 812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Opelika Middle School compares
Opelika Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 812 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
812
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 3% in Alabama - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,232
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.5%
White 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Opelika Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Opelika City reports $12,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Opelika Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opelika High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southview Primary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeter Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Opelika Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~812 students)
Frequently asked questions about Opelika Middle School
How many students attend Opelika Middle School?
Opelika Middle School has 812 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Opelika, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,132 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), down 334.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opelika Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Opelika Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 32% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Opelika Middle School?
68.9% of students at Opelika Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Opelika Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Opelika Middle School is African American at 50.5% of enrollment, in Opelika, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Opelika Middle School?
Opelika Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Opelika Middle School rank among public schools in Opelika?
By Resource Investment Index, Opelika Middle School ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Opelika, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Opelika on the city page.
What other schools are in Opelika City?
Besides Opelika Middle School, Opelika City also operates Opelika High School (1,590 students), Southview Primary School (480 students), and Northside School (464 students). See the Opelika City district page for the complete list.