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 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,840 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (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
0.62
0.62
# American Indian Students
26 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
88 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
945 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
11%
# Black Students
743 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
15%
32%
# White Students
2,727 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
56%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
304 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
396
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
404
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
352
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
335
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
341
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
324
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
356
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
367
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
395
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
431
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
333
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
342
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
322
50,179
# 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 $13,691 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,994 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Athens City School District?
Athens City School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,840 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?
56% of Athens City School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens City School District?
Athens City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Athens City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,994 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,840 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
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
