For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,724 students in Athens, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 325 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Athens, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Athens, TN are Athens City Middle School, Rogers Creek Elementary School and Mcminn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Athens have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Athens, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens City Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-1177
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-1177
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Rogers Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
137 County Road 82
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2123
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2123
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Mcminn High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Congress Pkwy
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4142
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4142
Grades: 9-12
| 1,307 students
Rank: #44.
E K Baker Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1044 Co 172 Rd
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2760
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2760
Grades: PK-8
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
255 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Grades: 3-5
| 577 students
Rank: n/an/a
316 Mcminn Ave
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Grades: PK-2
| 733 students
Athens, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
203 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3862
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3862
Grades: PK-2
| 355 students
625 Matlock Rd
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-0912
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-0912
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Guille St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3671
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3671
Grades: PK-2
| 386 students
1601 Palos St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4210
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4210
Grades: 3-5
| 278 students
700 Westside St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4721
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4721
Grades: 3-5
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Athens, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Athens, TN include Athens City Middle School, Rogers Creek Elementary School and Mcminn High School.
How many public schools are located in Athens?
6 public schools are located in Athens.
What percentage of students in Athens go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Athens are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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