Best High Schools in Athens, TN

Athens, TN has 6 high schools with 3,302 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 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Athens exceed expectations.

1. Polk County High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students

2. Mcminn High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mcminn County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1408 Students

3. Central High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcminn County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 650 Students

4. Meigs County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meigs County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 538 Students

Best Middle Schools in Athens, TN

Athens, TN has 9 middle schools with 4,062 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 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Athens meet expectations.

1. Athens City Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Athens • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students

2. Meigs Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meigs County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Athens, TN

Athens, TN has 4 elementary schools with 1,321 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 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Athens greatly exceed expectations.

1. Westside Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Athens • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 302 Students

2. Englewood Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 539 Students

3. Etowah Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Etowah • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 343 Students

4. Riceville Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 614 Students

5. North City Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Athens • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 278 Students

6. Rogers Creek Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 283 Students

7. Mountain View Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 545 Students

8. Niota Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 517 Students

9. E K Baker Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 350 Students

10. Ingleside Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Athens • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 386 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Athens, TN

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

Community Factors

Athens, TN has a total population of 23,373 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Athens, TN

8,685

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Athens, TN.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

25.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.67 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.04 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Athens, TN.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,712 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Athens, TN

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Tellico Hills, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Clearwater, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Riceville, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wesleyanna, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Englewood, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Niota, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Nonaburg, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Williamsburg, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Union Grove, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
South Liberty, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations