| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn City Schools | Auburn | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 9,492 | 14 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Lee County School District | Opelika | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 9,312 | 14 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Opelika City School District | Opelika | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 5,048 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chambers County School District | Waverly | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 3,158 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lee County compares
Together they enroll 27,010 students across 47 schools. The largest is Auburn City Schools with 9,492 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the Alabama average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Lee County, Alabama
Lee County has 4 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lee County is Auburn City Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Alabama. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lee County, AL?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Lee County, AL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lee County, AL?
Of the districts serving Lee County, Auburn City Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among Alabama school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Alabama reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Alabama and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Alabama only, never across state lines.