For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 872 students in Athens, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Athens, TX is Athens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Athens have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Athens, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Athens High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Athens, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
708 E College St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Grades: 9-12
| 872 students
Athens, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A L P H A High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
500 S Prairieville St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Bridges Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Hawn St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Grades: 10-12
| 17 students
404 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Grades: 6
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Athens, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Athens, TX include Athens High School.
How many public high schools are located in Athens?
1 public high schools are located in Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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