Athens City School District
School District · Athens, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,561
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,561
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Evaluating Athens City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Athens City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Athens Elementary School
Athens · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brookhill Elementary School
Athens · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Julian Newman Elementary School
Athens · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#61 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,561
$1,247 vs Alabama median
District size
5,034 students
Larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Athens City ranks #61 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Athens City's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Athens Elementary School (8.4/10), Brookhill Elementary School (8.4/10), and Julian Newman Elementary School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 67% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Athens City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Athens City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Brookhill Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Julian Newman Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | James L Cowart Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Athens Renaissance School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Athens Intermediate School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Athens Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Athens High School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Athens City
Athens City is a Athens, Alabama school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,034 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. The district invests $11,561 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Athens City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Athens Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Athens City students show an average math proficiency of 57.4% and ELA proficiency of 63.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Athens City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Athens City with test data.
Schools in Athens City
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Athens
- Total Enrollment
- 5,034
- Teachers (FTE)
- 270
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Athens City?
Athens City has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Athens City?
The average composite rating for Athens City is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Athens City?
Athens City spends $11,561 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Athens City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Athens City is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Athens City?
Athens Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Athens City with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Athens City?
Across schools in Athens City with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Athens City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Athens City has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.9%
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- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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