Public schools in Athens, TX
5 open public schools with an address in Athens, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,029
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Athens public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Athens, TX: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,029 students, an average of 606 per school. The largest campus is Athens H S (879 students), and the largest elementary school is Central Athens (568).
Every listed school belongs to Athens ISD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 77% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Athens
Elementary schools in Athens
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air El Athens ISD | PK–05 | 465 | 16.3:1 | |
| Central Athens Athens ISD | PK–05 | 568 | 16.6:1 | |
| South Athens El Athens ISD | PK–05 | 457 | 17.2:1 |
Middle schools in Athens
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Middle Athens ISD | 06–08 | 660 | 16:1 |
High schools in Athens
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens H S Athens ISD | 09–12 | 879 | 12.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.6%
- Hispanic51.4%
- Black13.1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Athens schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,029 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Athens
How many public schools are in Athens, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Athens: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,029 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Athens?
All listed public schools with an address in Athens belong to Athens ISD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Athens?
Athens H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Athens, with 879 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Athens?
No school with an address in Athens is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Texas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Athens schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Athens public schools is 16.3:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Athens guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities