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Best Schools in Athens, OH
Athens, OH has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,675 students. On average they score 58% 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, OH
The top high schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Athens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
2. Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 731 Students
3. Federal Hocking High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Federal Hocking Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
4. Nelsonville-york High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelsonville-york City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 289 Students
Best Middle Schools in Athens, OH
The top middle schools in Athens, 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. The Plains Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens City • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 510 Students
3. Federal Hocking Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Federal Hocking Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 205 Students
4. 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, OH
The top elementary schools in Athens, 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. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 363 Students
3. Alexander Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 693 Students
4. Nelsonville-york Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelsonville-york City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
5. Amesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Federal Hocking Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 219 Students
6. 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, OH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Athens, OH has a total population of 30,603 with 55% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Athens, 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, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Athens, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Athens, 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, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Athens, OH
How many schools are in Athens, OH?
Athens, OH has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,675 students in total.
How do schools in Athens perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Athens score 58% 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: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Athens
2 of 3 schools in Athens carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
B: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Athens. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.