What types of schools are available in Athens, Alabama?

Athens, Alabama offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Athens, Alabama

Q: How many schools are in Athens, Alabama?

There are 14 schools in Athens, Alabama, serving 16,001 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Athens?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Athens, Alabama, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 14 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

16,001

Total Students

Across Athens

19.8:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

14 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 7,822 students at Alabama Connections Academy.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 16:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Alabama Connections Academy

publichighK-12

21465 Al Hwy 99, Athens, AL 35614

Athens Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-3

515 N Madison St, Athens, AL 35611

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

100 Hwy 31 North, Athens, AL 35611

Athens Intermediate School

publicelementaryGrade 4-5

1916 Us Hwy 72 W, Athens, AL 35611

655 Hwy 31 North, Athens, AL 35611

Athens Renaissance School

publichighK-12

405 South Street East, Athens, AL 35611

Julian Newman Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-3

601 S Clinton Street, Athens, AL 35611

James L Cowart Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-3

1701 W Hobbs St, Athens, AL 35611

Brookhill Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-3

320 Brookhill Dr, Athens, AL 35611

Renaissance Virtual School

publichighGrade 4-12

455 Us Highway 31 North, Athens, AL 35611

7730 Highway 72 W, Athens, AL 35611

Johnson Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

21360 Hwy 251, Athens, AL 35613

East Limestone High School

publichighGrade 6-12

15641 E Limestone Rd, Athens, AL 35613

Blue Springs Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

16787 Hardy Road, Athens, AL 35611

Detailed Overview of Schools in Athens

Athens, Alabama is home to 14 schools serving over 16,001 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Athens, Alabama?

There are 14 schools in Athens, serving 16,001 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Athens?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Athens include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Athens?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Athens is 19.8:1.

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