Best Schools in Athens, AL
Athens, AL has a total of 33 schools including 12 high schools, 8 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 27,207 students attend Athens, AL schools. On average, schools in Athens score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Athens don't meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Athens City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students
2. East Limestone High School
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Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1282 Students
3. Sparkman High School
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Madison County • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1738 Students
4. Lauderdale County High School
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Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 543 Students
5. Ardmore High School
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Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 993 Students
6. West Limestone High School
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Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 733 Students
7. Elkmont High School
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Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 643 Students
8. Clements High School
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Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 554 Students
9. Tanner High School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Madison City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1493 Students
2. Monrovia Middle School
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Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
3. Sparkman Middle School
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Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 859 Students
4. Athens Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Athens City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
5. West Morgan Middle School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Athens City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 408 Students
2. Brookhill Elementary School
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Athens City • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 366 Students
3. Creekside Elementary School
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Limestone County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 560 Students
4. Julian Newman Elementary School
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Athens City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 371 Students
5. Sugar Creek Elementary School
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Limestone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 646 Students
6. Athens Intermediate School
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Athens City • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 586 Students
7. Johnson Elementary School
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Limestone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
8. Cedar Hill Elementary School
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Limestone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students
9. James L Cowart Elementary School
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Athens City • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 332 Students
10. Piney Chapel Elementary School
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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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
13.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Athens, AL Internet Health Assessment.
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