Athens City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,034 students in Athens City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Athens City School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Athens City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
23 Students
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
81 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,043 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
11%
# Black Students
796 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
16%
32%
# White Students
2,780 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
55%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
301 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
381
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
398
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
397
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
378
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
370
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
342
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
359
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
380
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
392
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
454
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
416
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
322
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
302
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,163 is higher than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,570 is less than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Athens City School District?
Athens City School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,034 students.
What is the rank of Athens City School District?
Athens City School District is ranked #35 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Athens City School District?
55% of Athens City School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens City School District?
Athens City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Athens City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,570 is less than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,034 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in AL)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
