Athens Elementary School vs Athens High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athens Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
474 students
Athens High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,278 students
| Measure | Athens Elementary School Athens, Alabama | Athens High School Athens, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 699 | #78 of 304 |
| National rank | #31568 of 50,301 | #8097 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 474 | 1,278 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 1,278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athens High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 40.5).
- •Athens High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Athens High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Athens High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 67.5%).
- •Athens Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.0).
- •Athens High School is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 474.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Athens Elementary School better than Athens High School?
On the Success Index (US), Athens High School ranks higher (51.1 vs 40.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Athens Elementary School and Athens High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens Elementary School: 474. Athens High School: 1,278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens Elementary School and Athens High School rank in Alabama?
Athens Elementary School is 441st of 699 and Athens High School is 78th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).