Top Rankings
Athens City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,304 students in Athens City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Athens City School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,304 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Athens City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#352 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
84%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,665 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,084 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,665
$17,287
Spending / Student
$27,084
$17,235
Best Athens City School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Plains Intermediate School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
90 Connett Rd
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4572
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4572
Gr: 4-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
793 W Union St
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
Gr: PK-3 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Athens High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 High School Rd
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4521
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4521
Gr: 9-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 Wallace Dr
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
Gr: PK-3 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 W State St - 55
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-7107
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-7107
Gr: 7-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens City School District?
Athens City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,304 students.
What is the rank of Athens City School District?
Athens City School District is ranked #348 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Athens City School District?
84% of Athens City School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens City School District?
Athens City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Athens City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,084 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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