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East Limestone High School vs. Athens High School

Should you attend East Limestone High School or Athens High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
East Limestone High School
15641 E Limestone Rd
Athens, AL 35613
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6/
10
Top 50%
Athens High School
655 Hwy 31 North
Athens, AL 35612
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

East Limestone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Athens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
East Limestone High School in Athens, AL ranks #546 statewide in 2023, showing a decline from #362 in 2019, placing it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama overall.
The school's graduation rate consistently remained high at 95% from 2013 to 2023, well above the Alabama state average of 88% in 2023 and district average of 88%.
Math proficiency declined from 51% in 2019 to 28% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% in 2023; reading proficiency also fell from 54% in 2019 to 46% in 2022, slightly lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment grew from 812 students in 2001 to 1,281 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 34%; 38% of students were eligible for free or reduced–price lunch in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
Serving grades 6 through 12, East Limestone High School had a 2023 student–teacher ratio of 21:1 with 1,281 students and 61 teachers, typical of a suburban Union County NJ high school size.
Athens High School ranked in the bottom 50% statewide in 2023 with an overall rank of #733, declining from #64 in 2011 and #350 in 2015, indicating weaker performance over time for this Alabama high school.
Math proficiency at Athens High School was 25% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 34%, also lower than Alabama's 47%; science proficiency was 41%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment represented 47% of the student body, reflecting diversity among its 1,228 students in grades 9–12; enrollment grew from 1,173 in 2023 while the student–teacher ratio improved to 18:1 from previous years.
The graduation rate was 90% in 2023, slightly above the Alabama state average of 88%, but the school showed declines in test scores and overall ranking despite maintaining a sizeable free/reduced lunch population near 51%.
Athens High School serves grades 9–12 as a Title I eligible school in Athens, Alabama, and continues operating with a diverse and growing student body within the Athens City education agency.
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
1,281 students
1,228 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Limestone High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Athens High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Limestone High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Athens High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Limestone High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Athens High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Limestone High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Limestone County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Athens High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Athens City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#546 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#733 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Limestone High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Athens High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Top 50% in AL)
25%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Limestone High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Athens High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Limestone High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Athens High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Limestone High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Athens High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
90%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of East Limestone High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Athens High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of East Limestone High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Athens High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
175
-
Grade 7 Students
179
-
Grade 8 Students
182
-
Grade 9 Students
186
394
Grade 10 Students
185
344
Grade 11 Students
197
246
Grade 12 Students
177
244

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at East Limestone High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Athens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Limestone High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Athens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Limestone High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Athens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Limestone High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Athens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
66%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Limestone High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Athens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Limestone High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Athens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Limestone High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Athens High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Limestone High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Athens High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Limestone High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Athens High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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