There were 818 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Lee County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 12.5% more than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that American Indian or Alaskan Native students made up 3.5% of the 23,255 students in Lee County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the second least represented ethnicity.
Among the three districts in the county, Opelika City School District recorded the largest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 488 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Lee County.
Alabama ranks 50th among U.S. states for public education, according to the 2024 World Population Review, placing as the second worst in overall school performance—just above Arizona, which ranked last. The ranking reflects weak outcomes across K-12 performance, school funding, higher education quality, and safety, with particularly poor marks for test scores, graduation rates, and school resources.
| District Name | % of American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn City School District | 3% | 9,469 |
| Lee County School District | 0.5% | 8,775 |
| Opelika City School District | 9.7% | 5,011 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
