Top Rankings
Athens Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,099 students in Athens Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Athens Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
3,099 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Athens Independent School District, which is ranked #726 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#710 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,540 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
53%
# Black Students
391 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
13%
13%
# White Students
975 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
31%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
165 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
202
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
225
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
199
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
199
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
227
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
210
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
227
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
219
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
233
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
230
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
261
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
252
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
203
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
212
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,174 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,918 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,174
$13,417
Spending / Student
$10,918
$14,148
Best Athens Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Willowbrook Dr
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
South Athens Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 Robbins Rd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Central Athens
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 Madole St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6800 State Hwy 19 S
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #55.
Athens High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
708 E College St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Grades: 9-12
| 928 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens Independent School District?
Athens Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,099 students.
What is the rank of Athens Independent School District?
Athens Independent School District is ranked #726 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Athens Independent School District?
50% of Athens Independent School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens Independent School District?
Athens Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Athens Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,918 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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