¶¶Òô³ÉÈË

Drake Middle School, an Auburn City public school serving 720 sixth–grade students, ranked #132 in Alabama in 2023, reflecting a decline from #102 in 2021 but remaining in the state's top 20% of schools overall.

Math proficiency was 55% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, though it declined from a peak of 70% between 2016 and 2017; reading proficiency was 67%, also higher than the state average of 47%.

Minority enrollment comprised approximately 50% of the student body, with African American, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and multiracial students making up significant portions; free or reduced–price lunch eligibility rose from 24% in 2021 to 31% in 2023, indicating a socioeconomic shift.

The student–teacher ratio was 18:1 in 2023, slightly improved from 24:1 in 2022; the school's enrollment steadily increased from 682 students in 2021 to 720 in 2023.

's graduation rate consistently exceeded the state average, with 94% in 2023 compared to 88% statewide, underscoring relatively strong student outcomes for this Union County NJ high school alternative.

Auburn Junior High School ranked #182 in Alabama in 2023, a decline from #103 in 2021 but remaining in the top 20% statewide overall and in math, reading, and science proficiency categories.

Math proficiency was 45%, higher than the Alabama state average of 30% but lower than the district rate of 57%, showing a decline from 74% proficiency in 2019.

Reading proficiency stood at 68%, higher than the state average of 47%, maintaining strong performance but below the 86%–87% levels seen in 2012–2013.

Science proficiency reached 57%, higher than the state average of 38%, with relatively stable performance from 56% in 2021.

The school served 1,509 students in grades 8–9 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023; minority enrollment comprised 48%, and 35% of students were eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting socioeconomic diversity.