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Athens Independent School District

104 Hawn St
Athens, TX 75751-2423
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Athens Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,008 students in Athens Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Athens Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,008 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Athens Independent School District, which is ranked #778 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#744 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
44%
47%
51%
36%
46%
(21-22)
95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
51%
53%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
30%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,572 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,248 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,572
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,248
$14,116

Best Athens Independent School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 Willowbrook Dr
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
South Athens Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
718 Robbins Rd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Central Athens
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
307 Madole St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6800 State Hwy 19 S
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Athens High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
708 E College St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Athens Independent School District?
Athens Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,008 students.
What is the rank of Athens Independent School District?
Athens Independent School District is ranked #778 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Athens Independent School District?
51% of Athens Independent School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens Independent School District?
Athens Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Athens Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,248 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,008 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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