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7 schools in Athens

Tennessee · 1,748 students · 1 city

Across 7 public schools, Athens (Tennessee) serves approximately 1,748 K-12 students across 2 elementary and 1 middle.

4-year change in Athens

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,748
+36 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
-2 (-40%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Athens ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TennesseeIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,748#106 of 135#4,893 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#113 of 135N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
50.3%#36 of 123#2,928 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.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Athens City PrimaryAthensElementaryPK-02657
Athens City IntermediateAthensElementary03-05572
Athens City Middle SchoolAthensMiddle06-08519
City Park ElementaryAthensCombinedM-M·
Ingleside ElementaryAthensCombinedM-M·
North City ElementaryAthensCombinedM-M·
Westside ElementaryAthensCombinedM-M·

About Athens

Athens maintains 7 public schools across Tennessee, collectively serveing roughly 1,748 students.

For a sense of the school types, Athens consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 combined or other.

Per-school enrollment averages around 250 in this district, below the Tennessee typical of 537.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,748 students, held roughly steady from the 1,712 reported in SY 2020-21. Athens now counts 3 public schools, down from 5 in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for Athens discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Athens?
Athens operates 7 public K-12 schools in Tennessee, serving approximately 1,748 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Athens?
Athens includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Athens?
Athens City Primary is the largest public school in Athens by enrollment, with approximately 657 students.
What grade levels does Athens serve?
Athens serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 7 schools.