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Athens ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,537 students in Athens ISD School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Athens ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Athens ISD School District have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Athens High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,528 Schools
# Students
2,966 Students
1,840,100 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
124,471 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Athens ISD School District, which is ranked #769 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#762 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
5,993 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
86,704 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,492 Students
967,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
53%
# Black Students
352 Students
231,134 Students
% Black Students
12%
13%
# White Students
947 Students
499,898 Students
% White Students
32%
27%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,840 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
142 Students
46,380 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
195
5,242
# Students in K Grade:
191
8,326
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
8,662
# Students in 2nd Grade:
220
8,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
203
9,349
# Students in 4th Grade:
217
9,873
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
10,635
# Students in 6th Grade:
215
38,882
# Students in 7th Grade:
211
51,181
# Students in 8th Grade:
226
52,700
# Students in 9th Grade:
253
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
207
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
231
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
194
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,765 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,407 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,765
$13,640
Spending / Student
$11,407
$14,384
Best Athens ISD School District Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6800 State Hwy 19 S
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Grades: 6-9
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
Athens High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
708 E College St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Grades: 9-12
| 885 students
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