Below Average
#1078 of 1,356 schools in AL
Athens High School
High School · Athens City · Athens, AL
An Athens City high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 109, Athens, AL 35612
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Athens High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Athens High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,316/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Bible SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Athens Renaissance SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 785 | Compare → |
| Lindsay Lane Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 570 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Athens City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,561NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Athens High School is listed in Athens City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Athens High School
Athens High School is a public high school in Athens, AL, part of Athens City, serving approximately 1,228 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,078 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Athens High School
What grades does Athens High School serve?
Athens High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Athens High School?
Athens High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens High School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Athens High School rank in AL?
Athens High School ranks #1,078 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Athens High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Athens High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Athens High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Athens High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Athens High School a charter school?
No, Athens High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Athens High School a Title I school?
No, Athens High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Athens High School?
51.9% of students at Athens High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Limestone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (256) 233-6613
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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