For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 10,396 students in Athens, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Athens, AL are Athens Renaissance School, Athens High School and East Limestone High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Athens have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Athens, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Alabama average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Limestone High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Athens, AL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens Renaissance School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 75%)
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: #22.
Athens High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #33.
East Limestone High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15641 E Limestone Rd
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6660
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6660
Grades: 6-12
| 1,237 students
Rank: #44.
Alabama Connections Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21465 Al Hwy 99
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Grades: K-12
| 6,834 students
Rank: #55.
Clements High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7730 Highway 72 W
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-6564
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-6564
Grades: 6-12
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
Limestone County Area Vocational Technology
Vocational School
505 E Sanderfer Rd
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6463
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6463
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Athens, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21465 Alabama Highway 99
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 290-4605
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 290-4605
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Alabama Renaissance School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
201 West Green Street Suite B1
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6801
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6801
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
15199 Brownsferry Rd
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6678
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6678
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Athens, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Athens, AL include Athens Renaissance School, Athens High School and East Limestone High School.
How many public high schools are located in Athens, AL?
6 public high schools are located in Athens, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens, AL?
Athens, AL public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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