Opelika City Schools Board of Education names Dr. Kevin Davis as Superintendent

OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Opelika City Schools Board of Education has announced Dr. Kevin Davis as the next Superintendent of Opelika City Schools.

Dr. Davis is currently the Principal of Muscle Shoals High School in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and brings more than two decades of experience in public education. He has served as a coach, teacher, assistant principal, athletic director, and principal, with a reputation of being a collaborative leader and student-centered education.

In 2024, he was named principal of the year and currently serves as President of CLAS District 7A, showing his ongoing leadership within Alabama’s education community.

Dr. Davis has an outstanding record of success as a leader in education, and we are excited to welcome him as the next superintendent of Opelika City Schools

Dr. Kevin Royal, Chairman of the Opelika City Schools Board of Education

Dr. Davis holds a Bachelor of Science in sociology and education, a Master of Arts in education, an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in instructional leadership, and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in educational leadership. He also earned his superintendent certification through the University of Alabama and the Alabama State Department of Education.

First and foremost, I want to thank God for blessing me with this incredible opportunity to serve as the next superintendent of Opelika City Schools. I also want to express my deepest gratitude to my family for their unwavering support throughout my journey. What drew me to Opelika was the deep-rooted sense of community and the genuine pride residents, families, and educators have in their schools. This is where people care deeply about students and are committed to educational excellence. I appreciate the trust and confidence of the Opelika Board of Education. I am honored to join this outstanding team, and I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting to work as we continue to strive toward our shared mission: educating every child, every day.

Dr. Kevin Davis

Davis will begin his contract on July 1, 2025. The Opelika City Schools Board of Education will announce details for a community meet and greet in the coming weeks to formally introduce Dr. Davis.