Athens Independent School District (Isd)

The Athens Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population with a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Among the district's schools, South Athens Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 1,329 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in several STAAR test subjects. Bel Air Elementary is the second-highest performing elementary school in the district, ranking 2,178 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools and receiving a 3-star rating.

The district faces challenges in academic performance, with some schools, such as Athens High School and Athens Middle School, lagging behind the district and state averages in certain STAAR test subjects. However, Athens High School boasts a commendable 99.1% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 1.2% dropout rate. The district's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.43% to 82.85%, indicates significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to the observed academic performance disparities.