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6.2 avg / 10

Athens City School District

School District · Athens, Alabama

Students: 5,034
Teachers (FTE): 270

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

8

5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,561

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.6:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#105 of 141

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,561

$1,247 vs Alabama median

District size

5,034 students

Larger than Alabama median

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 6.2/10, Athens City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Athens Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Athens City students show an average math proficiency of 41.3% and ELA proficiency of 64.5%.

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

Math Proficiency 41.3%
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State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 64.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Athens City with test data.

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 6.2/10. 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 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Athens City?

Across schools in Athens City with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.5%. 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 6.2/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
41.3%
ELA Proficiency
64.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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