Athens, TN Public Schools

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22%

Avg. test scores NAT. AVG.

6%

High school dipl. NAT. AVG.

38%

Bachelors degree NAT. AVG.

Athens school information

Index	Athens	Tennessee	National
Average Test Scores	38%	35%	48%
Student/Teacher ratio	n/a	n/a	16:1
Total public schools	8	1,390	79,221
Total private schools	2	430	24,874
Total post-secondary schools	2	189	7,963

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Key findings

The school test scores in Athens are 22% lower than the national average
There are approximately 8 public schools in Athens
81.0% of people in Athens have completed 8th grade
77.8% of people in Athens have completed high school
18.9% of people in Athens have completed a bachelors degree

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Education level achieved in Athens

Index	Athens	Tennessee	National
Completed 8th grade	81.0%	82.0%	84.3%
Completed high school	77.8%	79.9%	83.0%
Completed some college	45.2%	53.2%	59.4%
Completed associate degree	26.5%	32.2%	38.5%
Completed bachelors	18.9%	25.4%	30.3%
Completed masters	6.9%	9.3%	11.5%
Completed professional degree	2.4%	2.8%	3.3%
Completed doctorate	1.1%	1.2%	1.3%

Athens, TN School Districts

Athens City Elementary School District
McMinn County School District

There are a total of 8 public schools, 2 private schools and 2 post-secondary schools in Athens. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Athens, TN schools is 38%. The average student to teacher ratio is n/a. In Athens, TN, an average of 81.0% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 77.8% have completed high school.

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City	Population	Avg. Test Scores	National Avg.
Calhoun, TN	674	46%	5.2%
Riceville, TN	771	41%	14.6%
Charleston, TN	668	37%	22.9%
Englewood, TN	1,513	36%	25.0%
Etowah, TN	3,505	36%	26.0%
Athens, TN	13,931	38%	21.5%

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Avg. Test Scores	National Avg.
Orange, CT	13,928	75%	55.7%
Reidsville, NC	13,928	36%	24.3%
Jericho, NY	13,928	90%	87.1%
Hutchinson, MN	13,935	46%	3.4%
Sauk Rapids, MN	13,926	56%	17.2%
Athens, TN	13,931	38%	21.5%

Source: The Athens, TN education data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and from the National Center for Education Statistics. The average school test scores are based on all schools that completed test scores within the state. Average test scores are conducted by each state independently and the type of tests may change from one state to another. Test scores were not available for all schools within the state, but were available for the vast majority.