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Athens City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,788 students in Athens City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Athens City School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
4,788 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Athens City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 145 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.62
# American Indian Students
27 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
104 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
904 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
10%
# Black Students
701 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
15%
32%
# White Students
2,769 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
58%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
270 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
406
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
348
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
350
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
350
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
320
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
360
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
365
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
411
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
404
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
352
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
348
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
345
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
298
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,839 is higher than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,113 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,839
$12,938
Spending / Student
$11,113
$12,156
Best Athens City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookhill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 Brookhill Dr
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6603
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6603
Grades: K-3
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Julian Newman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
517 Julian Newman Dr
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6630
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6630
Grades: PK-3
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Athens Renaissance School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 South Street East
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 614-3708
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 614-3708
Grades: K-12
| 670 students
Rank: #44.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 S Clinton Street
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6609
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6609
Grades: PK-3
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Athens Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1916 Us Hwy 72 W
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 230-2880
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 230-2880
Grades: 4-5
| 592 students
Rank: #66.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Hwy 31 North
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6620
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6620
Grades: 6-8
| 989 students
Rank: #77.
Athens High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 Hwy 31 North
Athens, AL 35612
(256) 233-6613
Athens, AL 35612
(256) 233-6613
Grades: 9-12
| 1,121 students
Rank: #88.
James L Cowart Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 W Hobbs St
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6627
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6627
Grades: K-3
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens City School District?
Athens City School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,788 students.
What is the rank of Athens City School District?
Athens City School District is ranked #35 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Athens City School District?
58% of Athens City School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens City School District?
Athens City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Athens City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,113 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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