Top Rankings
Athens Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,448 students in Athens Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Athens Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,192 Schools
# Students
3,008 Students
2,151,418 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
147,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Athens Independent School District, which is ranked #725 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#710 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
51%
55%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
30%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,572 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,248 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,572
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,248
$14,116
Best Athens Independent School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Willowbrook Dr
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
South Athens Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 Robbins Rd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Central Athens
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 Madole St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Recent Articles
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
The Debate Over Mandatory AP Exams: Balancing Academic Rigor and Student Well-being
Some public schools are forcing students in AP courses to take the AP exam. Here's a look at both sides of the debate and the potential benefits in store for both students and high schools.
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.
