For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 11,099 students in Athens, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Athens, AL are Athens Renaissance School, East Limestone High School and Athens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Athens have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Athens, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Limestone High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Athens, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens Renaissance School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 South Street East
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 614-3708
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 614-3708
Grades: K-12
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
East Limestone High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15641 E Limestone Rd
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6660
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6660
Grades: 6-12
| 1,281 students
Rank: #33.
Athens High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 Hwy 31 North
Athens, AL 35612
(256) 233-6613
Athens, AL 35612
(256) 233-6613
Grades: 9-12
| 1,228 students
Rank: #44.
Clements High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7730 Highway 72 W
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-6564
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-6564
Grades: 6-12
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Alabama Connections Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21465 Al Hwy 99
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Grades: K-12
| 7,245 students
Rank: n/an/a
Limestone County Area Vocational Technology
Vocational School
505 E Sanderfer Rd
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6463
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6463
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Athens, Alabama ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21465 Alabama Highway 99
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 290-4605
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 290-4605
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
201 West Green Street Suite B1
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6801
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6801
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
15199 Brownsferry Rd
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6678
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6678
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Athens, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Athens, AL include Athens Renaissance School, East Limestone High School and Athens High School.
How many public high schools are located in Athens?
6 public high schools are located in Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Athens are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Athens include: Athens Renaissance School vs. Athens High School, Clements High School vs. East Limestone High School, Athens High School vs. East Limestone High School
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