Best Public High Schools in Athens, TN (2025-26)

Best Athens Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,307 students in Athens, TN.

The top ranked public high school in Athens, TN is Mcminn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Athens, TN public high school have an score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Athens have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.

Athens, TN public high school have a of 89%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Mcminn High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Athens, TN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mcminn High School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
:

Bottom 50%

2215 Congress Pkwy
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4142

Gr: 9-12 | 1,307 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

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Athens, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

City Park Elementary School (Closed 2023)

203 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3862

Gr: PK-2 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Four Star Academy (Closed 2013)

625 Matlock Rd
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-0912

Ingleside Elementary School (Closed 2023)

200 Guille St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3671

Gr: PK-2 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

North City Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1601 Palos St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4210

Gr: 3-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Westside Elementary School (Closed 2023)

700 Westside St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4721

Gr: 3-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Athens, TN?

The top ranked public high schools in Athens, TN include Mcminn High School.

How many public high schools are located in Athens?

1 public high schools are located in Athens.

What is the racial composition of students in Athens?

Athens public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).