Athens City Middle School vs Riceville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athens City Middle School
Athens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students
Riceville Elementary
Riceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
641 students
| Measure | Athens City Middle School Athens, Tennessee | Riceville Elementary Riceville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 307 | #352 of 913 |
| National rank | #8751 of 15,369 | #33618 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 519 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| city | Athens | Riceville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athens City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 37.6).
- •Riceville Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Athens City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Riceville Elementary is the larger school with 641 students compared with 519.
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 City Middle School better than Riceville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Athens City Middle School ranks higher (44.8 vs 37.6 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 City Middle School and Riceville Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Athens and Riceville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens City Middle School: 519. Riceville Elementary: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens City Middle School and Riceville Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Athens City Middle School is 68th of 307 and Riceville Elementary is 352nd of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).