There were 1,211 Asian students enrolled in Lee County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 2.2% more than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Asian students made up 5.2% of the 23,255 students in Lee County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the third least represented ethnicity.
Among the three districts in the county, Auburn City School District recorded the largest enrollment of Asian students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 1,119 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Lee County.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 9th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| District Name | % of Asian Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn City School District | 11.8% | 9,469 |
| Lee County School District | 0.3% | 8,775 |
| Opelika City School District | 1.3% | 5,011 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
