Top Rankings
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 5 public schools serving 2,966 students in Athens ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Athens ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
2,966 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
369,136 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
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,492 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
53%
# Black Students
352 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
12%
13%
# White Students
947 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
32%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
142 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
195
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
191
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
220
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
203
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
217
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
215
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
211
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
226
424,568
# 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 Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Athens
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 Madole St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Willowbrook Dr
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
South Athens Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
718 Robbins Rd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #55.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens ISD School District?
Athens ISD School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,966 students.
What is the rank of Athens ISD School District?
Athens ISD School District is ranked #769 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Athens ISD School District?
50% of Athens ISD School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens ISD School District?
Athens ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Athens ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
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.
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