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Athens School District

601 West Limits Road
Athens, WI 54411
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Athens School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 417 students in Athens School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Athens School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
417 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Athens School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 21-39% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#278 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
40%
40%
30-34%
38%
50-54%
44%
(21-22)
21-39%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
88%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,082 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,065 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,082
$17,189
Spending / Student
$18,065
$17,161

Best Athens School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
209 N Schlegel St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
135594 County Road L
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 W Village Limits Rd
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Athens High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 W Village Limits Rd
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Athens School District?
Athens School District manages 4 public schools serving 417 students.
What is the rank of Athens School District?
Athens School District is ranked #306 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Athens School District?
88% of Athens School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens School District?
Athens School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Athens School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,065 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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