At a glance
Reported students
519
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee middle enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 342 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
572
Athens City Middle School: 519 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 493
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Athens City Middle School
Athens City Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Athens. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Athens City Schools. NCES reports 519 students for 2024–25.
Among 342 middle schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 500.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.3%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Athens City Middle School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.2%
- Hispanic12.3%
- Black6.2%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial10%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Athens City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Athens City Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
572 reported students
Athens City Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
657 reported students
Public schools near Athens City Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens City Intermediate School Elementary · Athens City Schools | 03–05 | 572 | 0.2 mi |
| Athens City Primary School Elementary · Athens City Schools | PK–02 | 657 | 0.3 mi |
| McMinn High School High · McMinn County Schools | 09–12 | 1,272 | 1.6 mi |
| Riceville Elementary School Elementary · McMinn County Schools | PK–08 | 641 | 5.3 mi |
| E K Baker Elementary School Elementary · McMinn County Schools | PK–08 | 307 | 5.6 mi |
| Niota Elementary School Elementary · McMinn County Schools | PK–08 | 523 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Athens City Middle School
What grades does Athens City Middle School serve?
Athens City Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Athens City Schools.
How many students attend Athens City Middle School?
Athens City Middle School reported 519 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 342 Tennessee middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 493 students.
Is Athens City Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Athens City Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Athens City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Athens City Middle School in?
Athens City Middle School is part of Athens City Schools, based in Athens, TN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Athens City Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Athens City Intermediate School (0.2 mi), Athens City Primary School (0.3 mi), McMinn High School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.