For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 496 students in Athens, PA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Athens, PA is Harlan Rowe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, PA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Athens have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Athens, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlan Rowe Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Athens, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 S River Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: 6-7 | 396 students Minority enrollment: 3%
116 West Pine St
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: 8-9 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Athens, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Athens, PA include Harlan Rowe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Athens?
1 public middle schools are located in Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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