Top Rankings
Athens School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,817 students in Athens School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Athens School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
1,817 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Athens School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,743 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
21,159 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
227 Students
149,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
15%
# Black Students
118 Students
209,194 Students
% Black Students
7%
21%
# White Students
1,262 Students
580,750 Students
% White Students
69%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,186 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
169 Students
46,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
140
33,223
# Students in K Grade:
197
74,731
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
76,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
202
77,971
# Students in 3rd Grade:
183
74,743
# Students in 4th Grade:
196
75,052
# Students in 5th Grade:
198
75,941
# Students in 6th Grade:
190
75,064
# Students in 7th Grade:
148
74,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
74,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
77,036
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
77,259
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
73,989
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
70,761
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,669 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,604 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,669
$11,979
Spending / Student
$10,604
$11,478
Best Athens School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens City Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-1177
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-1177
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
255 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Grades: 3-5
| 577 students
Rank: n/an/a
316 Mcminn Ave
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Grades: PK-2
| 733 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens School District?
Athens School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,817 students.
What is the rank of Athens School District?
Athens School District is ranked #24 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Athens School District?
69% of Athens School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens School District?
Athens School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Athens School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,604 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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