How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Athens City | Limestone County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Athens, Alabama | Athens, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 4,840 | 15,887 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 16 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 16.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Athens City | Limestone County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,561 | $9,240 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.1% | 11.1% |
| State Revenue | 38.8% | 61.6% |
| Local Revenue | 52.1% | 27.4% |
Athens City
Federal State Local
Limestone County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Athens City | Limestone County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.1% | 65.7% |
| African American | 17.8% | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.8% | 17.0% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.6% | 54.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Athens City | Limestone County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 55 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 385.4:1 | 400.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.7% | 24.2% |
School Types
Athens City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Limestone County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.