Serving 519 students in grades 6-8, Athens City Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Athens City Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 15.5 square miles in Athens, TN. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Athens City Middle School's student population of 519 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Athens City Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athens City Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#511 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athens City Middle School's ranking?
Athens City Middle School is ranked #511 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Athens City Middle School often compared to?
Athens City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calhoun Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Athens City Middle School?
519 students attend Athens City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Athens City Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Athens City Middle School offer ?
Athens City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Athens City Middle School part of?
Athens City Middle School is part of Athens School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
They have a pathway school for troublesome kids and they took a teacher from the regular classroom that had complaints from female students against him and put him there. Genius, that way if there are more complaints against him, no one will believe the students since they are in trouble.
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