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Athens High School vs. Ardmore High School

Should you attend Athens High School or Ardmore High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Athens High School
655 Hwy 31 North
Athens, AL 35612
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Ardmore High School
30285 Ardmore Ave
Ardmore, AL 35739
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Athens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Ardmore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Athens High School ranked in the bottom 50% statewide in 2023 with an overall rank of #733, declining from #64 in 2011 and #350 in 2015, indicating weaker performance over time for this Alabama high school.
Math proficiency at Athens High School was 25% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 34%, also lower than Alabama's 47%; science proficiency was 41%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment represented 47% of the student body, reflecting diversity among its 1,228 students in grades 9–12; enrollment grew from 1,173 in 2023 while the student–teacher ratio improved to 18:1 from previous years.
The graduation rate was 90% in 2023, slightly above the Alabama state average of 88%, but the school showed declines in test scores and overall ranking despite maintaining a sizeable free/reduced lunch population near 51%.
Athens High School serves grades 9–12 as a Title I eligible school in Athens, Alabama, and continues operating with a diverse and growing student body within the Athens City education agency.
Ardmore High School ranked #696 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #402 in 2014 but improving from #721 in 2021, reflecting fluctuating overall state performance for this Union County NJ high school.
The school's graduation rate was 95% in 2023, significantly higher than the Alabama state average of 88%, placing it in the top 5% statewide.
Math proficiency stood at 21% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 43%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency matched the state average at 38%.
Enrollment slightly declined from 1,003 students in 2022 to 978 in 2023, with minority enrollment around 15% and 52% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating notable socioeconomic diversity.
Ardmore High School serves grades 6 through 12 with an enrollment of 978 students and a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 as of 2023.
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,228 students
978 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Athens High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ardmore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Athens High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ardmore High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Athens High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ardmore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Athens High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Athens City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ardmore High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Limestone County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#733 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#696 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Athens High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ardmore High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Top 50% in AL)
21%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Athens High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ardmore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Athens High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ardmore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Athens High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ardmore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Athens High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ardmore High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Athens High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ardmore High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
146
Grade 7 Students
-
135
Grade 8 Students
-
141
Grade 9 Students
394
147
Grade 10 Students
344
140
Grade 11 Students
246
141
Grade 12 Students
244
128

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Athens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ardmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Athens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ardmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Athens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ardmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Athens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ardmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
53%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Athens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ardmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Athens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ardmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Athens High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ardmore High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Athens High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ardmore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Athens High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ardmore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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