Top Rankings
Athens School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,748 students in Athens School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Athens School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
1,748 Students
1,000,905 Students
# Teachers
n/a
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Athens School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16%
23.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
68%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,749 is higher than the state median of $14,487. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,340 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$14,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$14,237 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,749
$14,487
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,340
$14,224
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Athens School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens City Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-1177
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-1177
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
255 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Gr: 3-5 | 572 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
316 Mcminn Ave
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Gr: PK-2 | 657 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens School District?
Athens School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,748 students.
What is the rank of Athens School District?
Athens School District is ranked #32 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Athens School District?
68% of Athens School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is Athens School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,340 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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