Best Schools in Athens County, OH
Athens County, OH has 24 public schools (9 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,970 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Athens County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Athens County, OH
The top high schools in Athens County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warren High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students
2. Athens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
3. Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 731 Students
4. Federal Hocking High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Federal Hocking Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
5. Nelsonville-york High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelsonville-york City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 289 Students
6. Trimble High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trimble Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 188 Students
7. Trimble Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trimble Local • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 6 Students
8. Tri-county Career Center Building
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-county Career Center • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 528 Students
9. Federal Hocking Local Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Federal Hocking Local • Public • Grades KG - 12 • 6 Students
Best Middle Schools in Athens County, OH
The top middle schools in Athens County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Athens Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 385 Students
2. Warren Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren Local • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 651 Students
3. The Plains Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens City • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 510 Students
4. Federal Hocking Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Federal Hocking Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 205 Students
5. Trimble Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trimble Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students
6. Nelsonville-york Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelsonville-york City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Athens County, OH
The top elementary schools in Athens County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coolville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Federal Hocking Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
2. Warren Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 781 Students
3. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 363 Students
4. Alexander Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 693 Students
5. Nelsonville-york Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelsonville-york City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
6. Amesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Federal Hocking Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 219 Students
7. Trimble Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trimble Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
8. Morrison Gordon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Athens County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Athens County, OH has a total population of 62,431 with 38% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Athens County, OH
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 County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Athens County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Athens County, OH.
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 County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Athens County, OH
How many schools are in Athens County, OH?
Athens County, OH has 24 public schools: 9 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,970 students in total.
How do schools in Athens County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Athens County score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Athens County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Athens County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Athens County
8 places in Athens County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Glouster (4)
- Athens (3)
- Nelsonville (3)
- Stewart (3)
- Albany (2)
- The Plains (2)
- Amesville (1)
- Coolville (1)
School districts (4)
- Athens City (5 schools)
- Federal Hocking Local (5 schools)
- Trimble Local (4 schools)
- Nelsonville-York City (3 schools)