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14 schools in Auburn

Alabama · Public K-12

Across the city, Auburn hosts 14 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 9,488 Alabama students (about 678 per school).

4-year change in Auburn

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,488
+517 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
14
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
80,594
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
9,488
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
14
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Auburn Early Education CenterElementaryKG-02492
Auburn High SchoolHigh10-122,227
Auburn Junior High SchoolHigh08-091,491
Cary Woods Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-02439
Creekside Elementary SchoolElementary03-05458
Dean Road Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-02383
Drake Middle SchoolMiddle06-06720
East Samford SchoolMiddle06-07733
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary SchoolElementary03-05396
Ogletree Elementary SchoolElementary03-05523
Pick Elementary SchoolElementary03-05464
Richland Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-02426
Woodland Pines Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-02348
Wrights Mill Road Elementary SchoolElementary03-05388

About Auburn

Public education in Auburn, Alabama runs across 14 schools that educates roughly 9,488 students. By footprint, Auburn sits in the moderately sized bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

Schools in Auburn average about 678 students each, 25% above the Alabama norm.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 6%: 8,971 students in SY 2020-21 versus 9,488 in SY 2024-25. Auburn now counts 14 public schools, up from 13 in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Auburn discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Auburn, Alabama?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in Auburn, with a combined enrollment of about 9,488.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Auburn?
Auburn has 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
What is the largest public school in Auburn?
Auburn High School is the largest public school in Auburn by enrollment, with approximately 2,227 students.
What school districts serve Auburn?
Auburn public schools are operated by Auburn City.
What grade levels do public schools in Auburn cover?
Public schools in Auburn serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.