For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 464 students in Athens, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in Athens, PA is Harlan Rowe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, PA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Athens have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Athens, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harlan Rowe Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Athens, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S River Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 6-7
| 396 students
116 West Pine St
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 8-9
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Athens, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Athens, PA include Harlan Rowe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Athens?
1 public middle schools are located in Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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