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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 3 public preschools serving 1,448 students in Athens Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Athens Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,192 Schools
# Students
3,008 Students
2,151,418 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
147,942 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.
Overall District Rank
#744 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
51%
55%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
30%
24%
% 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.
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 Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Willowbrook Dr
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 Robbins Rd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 Madole St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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