For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,771 students in Lee County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lee County, AL are Auburn Junior High School, East Samford School and Smiths Station Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lee County (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 | 1,491 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
East Samford School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1960
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1960
Gr: 6-7 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Smiths Station Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Mullin Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4070
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4070
Gr: 7-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Sanford Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Lee Road 11
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6040
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6040
Gr: 5-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Opelika Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9726
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9726
Gr: 4-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Loachapoka High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
685 Lee Road 61
Loachapoka, AL 36865
(334) 705-6030
Loachapoka, AL 36865
(334) 705-6030
Gr: 7-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee County Learning Center
Alternative School
5630 Lee Road 145
Salem, AL 36874
(334) 664-4080
Salem, AL 36874
(334) 664-4080
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Opelika Learning Center
Alternative School
214 Jeter Avenue
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 741-5603
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 741-5603
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lee County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lee County, AL include Auburn Junior High School, East Samford School and Smiths Station Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lee County?
7 public middle schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lee County include: Auburn Junior High School vs. Opelika Middle School, Opelika Middle School vs. Auburn Junior High School, Smiths Station Junior High School vs. Sanford Middle School
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