One question I hear from families looking to make Auburn their new home is, “How is the school system?” The answer is Auburn ranks in the top 10 school districts in Alabama and has done so consistently for years.
Award-Winning School System
According to niche.com and recently-released 2021 rankings, Auburn City Schools is #6 on the list of the top 25 school districts in Alabama out of 136. There are 13 schools within Auburn’s school district and a total of 8,738 students enrolled in Pre-K and K-12. Average student to teacher ratio is 18 to 1, and students’ test scores show 72% are proficient in math and 65% in reading.
Auburn ranks in the top 10 school districts in Alabama consistently—and that’s not all! Other rankings include #1 Best School District in Lee County, #4 Best School District for Athletes in Alabama, and #6 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama.
More Top Rankings for Auburn High School
Auburn High School is ranked as #9 Best Public High School in Alabama on the 2021 listing out of 357 schools. Its overall grade on Niche is an A+. There are 1,875 students enrolled in the high school with a 17 to 1 student-teacher ratio. Additional accolades include the following:
- #8 Best High Schools for STEM in Alabama
- #9 Best College Prep Public High Schools in Alabama
- #12 Best Public High School Teachers in Alabama
- #24 Best High School for Athletes in Alabama
- #79 Most Diverse Public High Schools in Alabama
About Niche
Rankings for Niche are based on a rigorous process of review. On their website, the Niche team “worked to build the most complete, accurate, transparent school system search tool” available online. It’s powered by their comprehensive school rankings, which consider factors such as state test scores, SAT/ACT scores, reputation, teachers, athletics, and more.
Summary
Hearing Auburn ranks in the top 10 school districts in Alabama comes as no surprise to residents who are familiar with the award-winning school system. From Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence to consistently ranked as a top 10, a strong school system is simply one more reason to love the Auburn community. Interested in discovering more to love? Read our blog for more hometown news, not just on Auburn and the surrounding area, but on topics ranging from local real estate trends to new business spotlights!
