Athens ISD School District
School District · Athens, Texas
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,938
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,938
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Athens ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Athens ISD 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.
South Athens EL
Athens · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bel Air EL
Athens · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Athens
Athens · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#591 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,938
$1,030 vs Texas median
District size
3,008 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Athens ISD ranks #591 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Athens ISD's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Athens EL (7.7/10), Bel Air EL (7.2/10), and Central Athens (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +3.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Athens ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Athens ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Athens EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Bel Air EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Central Athens | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Athens H S | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Athens Middle | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Athens ISD
Athens ISD is a Athens, Texas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,008 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $11,938 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Athens ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Athens EL, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Athens ISD students show an average math proficiency of 59.3% and ELA proficiency of 59.1%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Athens ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Athens ISD with test data.
Schools in Athens ISD
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Athens
- Total Enrollment
- 3,008
- Teachers (FTE)
- 205
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Athens ISD?
Athens ISD has 5 schools in total — 3 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 ISD?
The average composite rating for Athens ISD is 6.0/10. 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 ISD?
Athens ISD spends $11,938 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Athens ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Athens ISD is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Athens ISD?
South Athens EL is the highest-rated school in Athens ISD with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Athens ISD?
Across schools in Athens ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Athens ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Athens ISD has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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