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Value Education: K—12 & Beyond

Community Schools. In Athens County, our schools are our communities. PTA, plays, concerts, ice cream socials. We come together for our kids because we value education, and that makes an Athens County education valuable.

There are five K-12 public school districts in Athens County. Each is a vibrant, vital part of its community.

Athens City School District

The Athens City School District is the county’s largest in enrollment, but the smallest geographically. It consistently wins statewide recognition for fiscal responsibility and prides itself on transparency.

And did we mention Athens High School students score higher on the SATs and ACTs than the state and national average? Our 2007 grads went on to attend Dartmouth, Wellesley and, of course, Ohio University (just to name a few).

A Firm Foundation

With 16 high-quality elementary schools located throughout the county, our kids get the individual attention and support they need to master the fundamentals, positioning them to succeed in high school, college and life.

There are about 16 students per teacher in Athens County. While funding levels differ throughout the region, our teachers are dedicated to providing students with the best education possible, and their efforts are buoyed by partnerships with Ohio University College of Education faculty, especially in the areas of math and science.

Athens County K—12 Public Schools

Private Schools

Grace Academy: 740-698-5433
Nelsonville Christian Academy: 740-753-4002

Post-Secondary Schools

Athens’ Events (courtesy AthensOhio.com)

» 2010 Cruise-Ins
May 28, 30-31, June 18, July 3, 16, 30, August 20, September 3, 18, October 1, 2010. 2010 Cruise-In Schedule - Trophies, dash plaques, 50-50, door prizes. DJ's: Jim, Lady J & Clyde
» Ohio Pawpaw Festival
September 18-19, 2010. Join pawpaw fanatics from around the country at the peak of the season for a weekend filled with everything pawpaws from food, beer, music, art, history, trees, people and much more.
» Smart Money Choices Conference
September 17, 2010. Want to learn how to keep your wallet fat? Join this valuable, free financial-planning conference that will show you how to save more of your hard earned cash.
» Last Day to Add Class
September 14, 2010.
» Athens Public Library monthly book sale
July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11, 2010, January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10, 2011.