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Best Schools in Athens, TX
Athens, TX has 20 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,575 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, 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, TX
The top high schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cross Roads H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross Roads Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
2. Lapoynor H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lapoynor Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
3. Malakoff H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malakoff Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
4. Brownsboro H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsboro Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
5. Athens H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students
Best Middle Schools in Athens, TX
The top middle schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cross Roads J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross Roads Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
2. Brownsboro J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsboro Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 405 Students
3. Brownsboro Int
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Projected Test Scores
Brownsboro Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 326 Students
4. Malakoff Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malakoff Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 323 Students
5. Athens Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students
6. Lapoynor J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lapoynor Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 103 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Athens, TX
The top elementary schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Malakoff El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malakoff Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 457 Students
2. Brownsboro El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsboro Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 429 Students
3. Cross Roads El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross Roads Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
4. Bel Air El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
5. Central Athens
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Projected Test Scores
Athens Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 587 Students
6. Murchison El
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Projected Test Scores
Murchison Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 175 Students
7. South Athens El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Athens Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
8. Lapoynor El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lapoynor Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Athens, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Athens, TX has a total population of 19,094 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Athens, TX
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, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Athens, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Athens, TX.
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, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Athens, TX
How many schools are in Athens, TX?
Athens, TX has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,575 students in total.
How do schools in Athens perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Athens score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, 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: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Athens
5 of 5 schools in Athens carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 3D: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Athens. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (5)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.