Athens City Schools

The Athens City School System has approximately 2,845 students. Of this number, 1345 are enrolled in one of the four elementary schools, 250 are enrolled in the intermediate school, 450 are enrolled in the middle school and 800 are enrolled at Athens High School. Employing approximately 210 full-time teachers, Athens City Schools' has an average student teacher ratio of 14 to 1. Teacher salaries in the school system average the third highest in the state of Alabama, thus the students of Athens receive instruction from some of the best-qualified teachers in the State of Alabama.

While preserving history and maintaining respect for the traditions of the past, the Athens City School System is also committed to providing innovative, state-of-the art teaching materials and equipment for students. "Preserving the past while preparing for the future"…a delicate balance worth striving toward.

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