Limestone County Public Schools
Limestone County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
26
public schools
Total Enrollment
22,876
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Limestone County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Alabama; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Limestone County has 2 district entries. Limestone County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 17 schools.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. Athens has the most listed schools, with 15 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 14 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
6 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
26
in Limestone County
Reported Enrollment
22,876
26 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Limestone County
Limestone County
Athens City
26 Public Schools in Limestone County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 26 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Connections Academy | Profile | Limestone County | Athens, 35614Town: Fringe | KG–12 | Virtual | 7,063 |
| James Clemens High School | Profile | Madison City | Madison, 35756Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,149 |
| East Limestone High School | Profile | Limestone County | Athens, 35613Suburb: Large | 6–12 | High | 1,282 |
| Athens High School | Profile | Athens City | Athens, 35612Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,173 |
| Ardmore High School | Profile | Limestone County | Ardmore, 35739Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 993 |
| Athens Middle School | Profile | Athens City | Athens, 35611Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 958 |
| West Limestone High School | Listed only | Limestone County | Lester, 35647Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 733 |
| Athens Renaissance School | Listed only | Athens City | Athens, 35611Town: Fringe | KG–12 | Virtual | 646 |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Listed only | Limestone County | Lester, 35647Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 646 |
| Elkmont High School | Listed only | Limestone County | Elkmont, 35620Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 643 |
| Creekside Primary School | Listed only | Limestone County | Harvest, 35749Suburb: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 634 |
| Athens Intermediate School | Listed only | Athens City | Athens, 35611Town: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 586 |
| Cedar Hill Elementary School | Listed only | Limestone County | Ardmore, 35739Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 578 |
| Creekside Elementary School | Listed only | Limestone County | Harvest, 35749Suburb: Large | 1–5 | Primary | 560 |
| Clements High School | Listed only | Limestone County | Athens, 35611Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 554 |
| Blue Springs Elementary School | Listed only | Limestone County | Athens, 35611Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 515 |
| Tanner High School | Listed only | Limestone County | Tanner, 35671Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 411 |
| Athens Elementary School | Listed only | Athens City | Athens, 35611Town: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 408 |
| Elkmont Elementary School | Listed only | Limestone County | Elkmont, 35620Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 376 |
| Julian Newman Elementary School | Listed only | Athens City | Athens, 35611Town: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 371 |
Alabama Connections Academy
Limestone County
Athens, 35614 / Town: Fringe
James Clemens High School
Madison City
Madison, 35756 / Suburb: Large
East Limestone High School
Limestone County
Athens, 35613 / Suburb: Large
Athens High School
Athens City
Athens, 35612 / Town: Fringe
Ardmore High School
Limestone County
Ardmore, 35739 / Rural: Distant
Athens Middle School
Athens City
Athens, 35611 / Town: Fringe
West Limestone High School
Limestone County
Lester, 35647 / Rural: Distant
Athens Renaissance School
Athens City
Athens, 35611 / Town: Fringe
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Limestone County
Lester, 35647 / Rural: Distant
Elkmont High School
Limestone County
Elkmont, 35620 / Rural: Distant
Creekside Primary School
Limestone County
Harvest, 35749 / Suburb: Large
Athens Intermediate School
Athens City
Athens, 35611 / Town: Fringe
Cedar Hill Elementary School
Limestone County
Ardmore, 35739 / Rural: Distant
Creekside Elementary School
Limestone County
Harvest, 35749 / Suburb: Large
Clements High School
Limestone County
Athens, 35611 / Rural: Distant
Blue Springs Elementary School
Limestone County
Athens, 35611 / Rural: Distant
Tanner High School
Limestone County
Tanner, 35671 / Rural: Fringe
Athens Elementary School
Athens City
Athens, 35611 / Town: Fringe
Elkmont Elementary School
Limestone County
Elkmont, 35620 / Rural: Distant
Julian Newman Elementary School
Athens City
Athens, 35611 / Town: Fringe
Limestone County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Limestone County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Alabama. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Limestone County public school directory?
The directory lists 26 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Limestone County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Limestone County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Limestone County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 6 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Limestone County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Limestone County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.