Best Schools in Athens, MS
Athens, MS has 2 public schools (0 high, 0 middle, 0 elementary) serving 1,579 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Athens meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Athens, MS
The top high schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 13 • 607 Students
2. Hatley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 12 • 972 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Athens, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Athens, MS has a total population of 124 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Athens, MS
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
3.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Athens, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Athens, MS.
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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Athens, MS
How many schools are in Athens, MS?
Athens, MS has 2 public schools: 0 high schools, 0 middle schools and 0 elementary schools, serving 1,579 students in total.
How do schools in Athens perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Athens score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Athens meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Athens?
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: 63%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations