For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,672 students in Auburn, AL. The top-ranked public high schools in Auburn, AL are Auburn Junior High School and Auburn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public high schools.
Auburn, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Auburn High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Auburn, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Auburn Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Gr: 8-9 | 1,509 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Auburn High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Gr: 10-12 | 2,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Auburn, Alabama 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Learning Tree Birmingham (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
421 Opelika Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 649-4420
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 649-4420
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Auburn, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Auburn, AL include Auburn Junior High School and Auburn High School. Auburn has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public high schools are located in Auburn?
2 public high schools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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