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Auburn City

Alabama · Public School District
13
Schools
9,492
Students
$14,643
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
31.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Auburn City is a public school district in Alabama serving 9,492 students across 13 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,643 is near the national average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 29/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Drake Middle School06–06711
East Samford School07–07742
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Auburn High School10–122,143
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Auburn Junior High School08–091,516
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,643Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
52%
State
42.0%
Local (property tax)
51.7%
Federal
6.4%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
9,492
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score29/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 29/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Auburn City?
Auburn City has 13 public schools, serving a total of 9,492 students.
What is the graduation rate for Auburn City?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Auburn City spend per student?
Auburn City spends $14,643 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Auburn City?
32% of students in Auburn City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Auburn City?
No, Auburn City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Auburn City serve?
Auburn City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Auburn City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Auburn City is 29/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.