Top 10 Best Athens County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,968 students in Athens County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Athens County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Athens County, OH are Athens Middle School, Morrison Gordon Elementary School and Athens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Athens County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Athens County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
51 W State St - 55
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-7107
Grades: 7-8
| 384 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
793 W Union St
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
Grades: PK-3
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Athens High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 High School Rd
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4521
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3 Wallace Dr
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
Grades: PK-3
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6125 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Grades: 6-12
| 776 students
Rank: #66.
Coolville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26461 Main St
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3121
Grades: PK-6
| 242 students
Rank: #77.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6105 School Road
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #88.
Nelsonville-york Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-5145
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Nelsonville-york High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1964
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Trimble Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18500 Jacksonville Rd
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #1111.
Federal Hocking High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: #1212.
Federal Hocking Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Grades: 7-8
| 158 students
Rank: #1313.
Amesville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
St. Rte. 329
Amesville, OH 45711
(740) 448-2501
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
Rank: #1414.
The Plains Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
41 Central Ave
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 797-4572
Grades: 4-6
| 530 students
Rank: #1515.
Nelsonville-york Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1254
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #1616.
Trimble High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Tomcat Dr
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #1717.
Trimble Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18500 Jacksonville Rd
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-county Career Center Building
Vocational School
15676 State Route 691
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3511
Grades: 11-12
| 504 students
Rank: n/an/a
One Tomcat Drive
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-4444
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Athens County, OH

Athens County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2380 Us Highway 33
Shade, OH 45776
(740) 696-1155
Grades: 7-8
| 233 students
6115 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
21 Birge Drive
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-0064
Grades: PK
| 28 students
21 Birge Dr
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-4588
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
41 Central Ave
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Grades: K-6
| 195 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Athens County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Athens County, OH include Athens Middle School, Morrison Gordon Elementary School and Athens High School.
How many public schools are located in Athens County, OH?
20 public schools are located in Athens County, OH.
What percentage of students in Athens County, OH go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Athens County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Athens County, OH?
Athens County, OH public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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