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1 schools in Athens

West Virginia · Public K-12

Athens sits inside West Virginia with 1 public K-12 school, combined enrollment of about 233, and a mix of 1 elementary.

7-year change in Athens

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
233
-57 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Athens Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05233

About Athens

Athens is a thinly populated West Virginia city in terms of public-school footprint, with 1 schools and 233 students total.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 233, meaningfully below the state mean of about 368.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 233 students, contracted 20% from the 290 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Athens discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Athens?
Athens, West Virginia has 1 public K-12 schools serving approximately 233 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Athens?
Athens has 1 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Athens?
Athens Elementary School is the largest public school in Athens by enrollment, with approximately 233 students.
What school districts serve Athens?
Athens public schools are operated by Mercer County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Athens cover?
Public schools in Athens serve students from pre-K through grade 5.