Schools in Athens City, Alabama (2025)
7 schools · 4,449 students · 7 public · median Enrollment 474.
Athens City, in Alabama, has 7 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,449 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 7 public.
The median Enrollment across Athens City's schools is 474, below the Alabama median of 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
7 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Julian Newman Elementary School (59.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by James L Cowart Elementary School (55.9, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Brookhill Elementary School (54.6, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Athens High School (1,278 students), Athens Middle School (935 students), Athens Intermediate School (641 students).
Ranked schools in Athens City
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Alabama.
- 159Julian Newman Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 409 students
- 256James L Cowart Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 332 students
- 355Brookhill Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 380 students
- 451Athens High SchoolAthens · Public High55% Math proficiency · 1,278 students
- 547Athens Middle SchoolAthens · Public Middle48% Math proficiency · 935 students
- 646Athens Intermediate SchoolAthens · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 641 students
- 741Athens Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 474 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Newman Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 59.4 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 409 |
| 2 | James L Cowart Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 55.9 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 332 |
| 3 | Brookhill Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 54.6 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 380 |
| 4 | Athens High School Athens · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 51.1 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 1,278 |
| 5 | Athens Middle School Athens · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47.0 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 935 |
| 6 | Athens Intermediate School Athens · Elementary · Grades 4–5 | Public | 45.8 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 641 |
| 7 | Athens Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 40.5 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 474 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Athens City side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Athens City?
Julian Newman Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Athens City with a Success Index (US) of 59.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Athens City?
Athens City has 7 schools (5 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle) educating 4,449 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Athens City?
The median Enrollment across schools in Athens City is 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.