Athens City Middle School
#68 of 307 middle schools in Tennessee
#8751 of 15,369 nationally
About Athens City Middle School
Athens City Middle School is a public middle located in Athens, in the Athens school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 519 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 68th of 307 ranked middle schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 519.
There are 6 schools in Athens; Athens City Middle School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Athens City Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Athens City Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Athens City Intermediate
Athens · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
572 students · 366 m away
Athens City Primary
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
657 students · 452 m away
McMinn High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students · 2.5 km away
Riceville Elementary
Riceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
641 students · 8.5 km away
E K Baker Elementary
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
307 students · 9.0 km away
Niota Elementary
Niota · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
523 students · 10 km away
Englewood Elementary
Englewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
565 students · 11 km away
Central High School
Englewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
583 students · 11 km away
Rogers Creek Elementary
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
277 students · 12 km away
Mountain View Elementary
Etowah · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
566 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Jacksboro Middle School
Jacksboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
524 students
Alcoa Middle School
Alcoa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
526 students
Freedom Middle School
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
511 students
East Ridge Middle School
Whitesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
Carpenters Middle School
Maryville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Athens City Middle School a good school?
Athens City Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 44.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #68 of 307 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Athens City Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Athens City Middle School ranks #68 of 307 middle schools in Tennessee and #8751 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Athens City Middle School?
Athens City Middle School had 519 students in 2025.
Is Athens City Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Athens City Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Athens City Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Athens City Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.