Athens School District

943 Crestway Dr
Athens, TN 37303
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,817 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 31% 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
1,925 Schools
# Students
1,817 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

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.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#32 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
46%
34%
39%
37%
47%
40%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
7%
21%
% White
69%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,669 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,604 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,669
$11,979
Spending / Student
$10,604
$11,478

Best Athens School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens City Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-1177
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
255 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Gr: 3-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Athens City Primary
316 Mcminn Ave
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Gr: PK-2 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Athens School District?
Athens School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,817 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?
69% of Athens School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens School District?
Athens School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Athens School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,604 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,817 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 30% in TN
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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