Best High Schools in Athens, AL

Athens, AL has 12 high schools with 8,896 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Athens score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Athens underperform expectations.

1. Athens High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Athens City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students

2. East Limestone High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1282 Students

3. Sparkman High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Madison County • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1738 Students

4. Lauderdale County High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 543 Students

5. Ardmore High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 993 Students

6. West Limestone High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 733 Students

7. Elkmont High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 643 Students

8. Clements High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 554 Students

9. Tanner High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 411 Students

Best Middle Schools in Athens, AL

Athens, AL has 8 middle schools with 12,725 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Athens score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Athens meet expectations.

1. Liberty Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1493 Students

2. Monrovia Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students

3. Sparkman Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 859 Students

4. Athens Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Athens City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students

5. West Morgan Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Morgan County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 426 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Athens, AL

Athens, AL has 13 elementary schools with 5,586 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Athens score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Athens meet expectations.

1. Athens Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Athens City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 408 Students

2. Brookhill Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Athens City • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 366 Students

3. Creekside Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Limestone County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 560 Students

4. Julian Newman Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Athens City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 371 Students

5. Sugar Creek Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Limestone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 646 Students

6. Athens Intermediate School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Athens City • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 586 Students

7. Johnson Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Limestone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students

8. Cedar Hill Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Limestone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students

9. James L Cowart Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Athens City • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 332 Students

10. Piney Chapel Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Limestone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Athens, AL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Athens, AL has a total population of 54,822 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Athens, AL

27,207

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Athens, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

13.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.41 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Athens, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Athens, AL.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,641 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Athens, AL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Brookwood Forest, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 13%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations