Schools in Athens, Alabama (2025)
11 schools · 7,223 students · 11 public · median Enrollment 525.
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Ranked schools in Athens
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
- 257East Limestone High SchoolAthens · Public High51% Math proficiency · 1,216 students
- 356James L Cowart Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 332 students
- 455Brookhill Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 380 students
- 554Johnson Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 475 students
- 651Athens High SchoolAthens · Public High55% Math proficiency · 1,278 students
- 748Blue Springs Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 558 students
- 847Athens Middle SchoolAthens · Public Middle48% Math proficiency · 935 students
- 946Athens Intermediate SchoolAthens · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 641 students
- 1041Athens Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 474 students
- 1138Clements High SchoolAthens · Public High43% Math proficiency · 525 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 | East Limestone High School Athens · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 56.5 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 1,216 |
| 3 | James L Cowart Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 55.9 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 332 |
| 4 | Brookhill Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 54.6 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 380 |
| 5 | Johnson Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 475 |
| 6 | Athens High School Athens · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 51.1 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 1,278 |
| 7 | Blue Springs Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.8 Lower 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 558 |
| 8 | Athens Middle School Athens · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47.0 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 935 |
| 9 | Athens Intermediate School Athens · Elementary · Grades 4–5 | Public | 45.8 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 641 |
| 10 | Athens Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 40.5 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 474 |
| 11 | Clements High School Athens · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 38.4 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 525 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Athens?
Julian Newman Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Athens 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?
Athens has 11 schools (7 elementary, 3 high, 1 middle) educating 7,223 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Athens?
The median Enrollment across schools in Athens is 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.