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4 schools in Athens Area SD

Pennsylvania · 2,019 students · 2 cities

Public K-12 education in Athens Area SD reaches 2,019 students across 4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Athens Area SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,019
-16 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Athens Area SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
42.8%#302 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,019#231 of 479#4,408 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#204 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.7:1#310 of 478#3,950 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
20.4%#273 of 378#5,660 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Athens Area SD

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 2,044 to 2,019 students (down 1%) and from 142 to 147 full-time teachers (up 4%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Athens Area HSAthensHigh09-12599
Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El SchAthensElementaryKG-05542
Harlan Rowe MSAthensMiddle06-08496
SRU El SchEast SmithfieldElementaryKG-05382

About Athens Area SD

Athens Area SD operates 4 public schools across Pennsylvania, collectively educateing roughly 2,019 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Athens Area SD consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 505 in this district, lower than the Pennsylvania typical of 569.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Athens Area SD has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,035 students to 2,019.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Athens Area SD discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Athens Area SD?
Athens Area SD operates 4 public K-12 schools in Pennsylvania, serving approximately 2,019 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Athens Area SD?
Athens Area SD includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Athens Area SD?
Athens Area HS is the largest public school in Athens Area SD by enrollment, with approximately 599 students.
What grade levels does Athens Area SD serve?
Athens Area SD serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does Athens Area SD serve?
Athens Area SD operates schools in Athens, East Smithfield across Pennsylvania.