Top Rankings
Athens City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,328 students in Athens City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Athens City School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,655 Schools
# Students
2,328 Students
1,684,541 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
94,094 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Athens City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 929 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#374 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
92 Students
45,439 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
116,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
70 Students
282,148 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
1,985 Students
1,137,227 Students
% White Students
85%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
130 Students
100,569 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
179
124,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
148
117,121
# Students in 2nd Grade:
166
120,987
# Students in 3rd Grade:
161
121,540
# Students in 4th Grade:
172
120,595
# Students in 5th Grade:
159
122,439
# Students in 6th Grade:
199
123,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
182
128,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
202
130,549
# Students in 9th Grade:
180
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
185
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
160
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,462 is higher than the state median of $17,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,805 is higher than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has grown by 65% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,462
$17,144
Spending / Student
$26,805
$17,092
Best Athens City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Plains Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 Central Ave
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 797-4572
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 797-4572
Grades: 4-6
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Athens High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 High School Rd
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4521
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4521
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Rank: #33.
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
793 W Union St
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
Grades: PK-3
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 W State St - 55
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-7107
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-7107
Grades: 7-8
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Wallace Dr
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
Grades: PK-3
| 318 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens City School District?
Athens City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,328 students.
What is the rank of Athens City School District?
Athens City School District is ranked #371 out of 929 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Athens City School District?
85% of Athens City School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens City School District?
Athens City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Athens City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,805 is higher than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has grown by 65% over four school years.
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