Best Athens Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 599 students in Athens, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in Athens, PA is Athens Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Athens have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Athens, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Athens Area High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Athens, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 West Frederick Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Athens, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Athens, PA include Athens Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Athens?
1 public high schools are located in Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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