- Smiths Station High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Opelika High School (446 vs. 271).
- Smiths Station High School reported a higher students per counselor than Opelika High School (434:1 vs. 352:1).
- Opelika High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Smiths Station High School (239 vs. 175).
- Graduation rates are within 1 percentage points of each other.
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Smiths Station High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Opelika High School (452 vs. 438).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Smiths Station High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Opelika High School (446 vs. 271).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Opelika High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Smiths Station High School (144 vs. 96).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Opelika High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Smiths Station High School (239 vs. 175).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Smiths Station High School reported a higher students per counselor than Opelika High School (434:1 vs. 352:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Smiths Station High School
$12,566.37
Opelika High School
$12,232.17
Local revenue share
Smiths Station High School
31.3%
Opelika High School
38.7%
State revenue share
Smiths Station High School
54%
Opelika High School
47.4%
Federal revenue share
Smiths Station High School
14.7%
Opelika High School
13.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Smiths Station High School
27.1%
Opelika High School
24.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lee County
$61,123
Lee County
$61,123
Poverty rate
Lee County
18.9%
Lee County
18.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lee County
41.3%
Lee County
41.3%
Unemployment rate
Lee County
2.8%
Lee County
2.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.