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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
Student By Grade
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
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
7%
21%
% White
69%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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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