Athens County Schools & Education
Athens County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,684
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#29
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Athens County
Measured School Summary
Athens County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.5%.
Funding Context
Athens County spends $9,684 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Athens County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
20 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #29 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
88.5%
0.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,684
$1,690 above the state average
School coverage
20
6 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Athens County has 20 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Athens County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Athens County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#29
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Athens City
Elementary to high school visible
2,335 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Alexander Local
Elementary and high visible
1,424 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Nelsonville-York City
Elementary to high school visible
1,054 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Federal Hocking Local
Elementary to high school visible
868 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Athens City is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Athens County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Athens County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Athens County, Ohio
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Athens County's Strong School Network
Athens County serves 6,938 students through a network of 20 public schools and 6 districts. This includes 7 elementary and 8 high schools, ensuring comprehensive coverage from early childhood through graduation.
Focus on Athens City Schools
Athens City is the largest district with 2,335 students, while Alexander Local also maintains a large presence with 1,424 students. The county relies entirely on traditional districts, with 0% charter school participation.
Rural Charm and Town Centers
The majority of schools are in rural locales, but 7 schools serve town centers, creating a diverse geographic mix. Most campuses are relatively small, with an average enrollment of 347 students per school.
School Overview
Total Schools
20
in Athens County
Reported Enrollment
6,938
20 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Athens County
Athens City
Alexander Local
Nelsonville-York City
Federal Hocking Local
Trimble Local
Tri-County Career Center
20 Public Schools in Athens County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 20 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School | Record | Alexander Local | Albany, 45710Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 731 |
| Alexander Elementary School | Record | Alexander Local | Albany, 45710Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 693 |
| Athens High School | Record | Athens City | The Plains, 45780Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 692 |
| Tri-County Career Center Building | Record | Tri-County Career Center | Nelsonville, 45764Rural: Fringe | 11–12 | Vocational | 528 |
| Nelsonville-York Elementary School | Record | Nelsonville-York City | Nelsonville, 45764Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 511 |
| The Plains Intermediate School | Record | Athens City | The Plains, 45780Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 510 |
| Athens Middle School | Record | Athens City | Athens, 45701Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 385 |
| Morrison Gordon Elementary School | Record | Athens City | Athens, 45701Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 385 |
| East Elementary School | Record | Athens City | Athens, 45701Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 363 |
| Trimble Elementary School | Record | Trimble Local | Glouster, 45732Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 344 |
| Nelsonville-York High School | Record | Nelsonville-York City | Nelsonville, 45764Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 289 |
| Nelsonville-York Junior High School | Record | Nelsonville-York City | Nelsonville, 45764Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 254 |
| Federal Hocking High School | Record | Federal Hocking Local | Stewart, 45778Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 227 |
| Amesville Elementary School | Record | Federal Hocking Local | Amesville, 45711Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 219 |
| Coolville Elementary School | Record | Federal Hocking Local | Coolville, 45723Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 211 |
| Federal Hocking Middle School | Record | Federal Hocking Local | Stewart, 45778Rural: Distant | 6–9 | Middle | 205 |
| Trimble Junior High | Record | Trimble Local | Glouster, 45732Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 191 |
| Trimble High School | Record | Trimble Local | Glouster, 45732Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 188 |
| Federal Hocking Local Schools | Record | Federal Hocking Local | Stewart, 45778Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Virtual | 6 |
| Trimble Learning Academy | Record | Trimble Local | Glouster, 45732Town: Distant | 10–12 | Virtual | 6 |
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
Alexander Local
Albany, 45710 / Rural: Distant
Alexander Elementary School
Alexander Local
Albany, 45710 / Rural: Distant
Tri-County Career Center Building
Tri-County Career Center
Nelsonville, 45764 / Rural: Fringe
Nelsonville-York Elementary School
Nelsonville-York City
Nelsonville, 45764 / Rural: Fringe
The Plains Intermediate School
Athens City
The Plains, 45780 / Town: Distant
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
Athens City
Athens, 45701 / Town: Distant
Nelsonville-York High School
Nelsonville-York City
Nelsonville, 45764 / Rural: Fringe
Nelsonville-York Junior High School
Nelsonville-York City
Nelsonville, 45764 / Rural: Fringe
Federal Hocking High School
Federal Hocking Local
Stewart, 45778 / Rural: Distant
Amesville Elementary School
Federal Hocking Local
Amesville, 45711 / Rural: Distant
Coolville Elementary School
Federal Hocking Local
Coolville, 45723 / Rural: Distant
Federal Hocking Middle School
Federal Hocking Local
Stewart, 45778 / Rural: Distant
Federal Hocking Local Schools
Federal Hocking Local
Stewart, 45778 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,684
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Athens County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Athens County, Ohio?
Athens County serves 6,938 students through a network of 20 public schools and 6 districts. This includes 7 elementary and 8 high schools, ensuring comprehensive coverage from early childhood through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Athens County, Ohio?
Athens City is the largest district with 2,335 students, while Alexander Local also maintains a large presence with 1,424 students. The county relies entirely on traditional districts, with 0% charter school participation.
What is the school experience like in Athens County?
The majority of schools are in rural locales, but 7 schools serve town centers, creating a diverse geographic mix. Most campuses are relatively small, with an average enrollment of 347 students per school.
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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.