South Athens El
Athens, TX · Athens ISD · Grades PK-5
2,623rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 40%▼ Declining
South Athens El ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Athens El 2,623rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 40% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2019 to 40th in 2025 — declining.
South Athens El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 184 students tested
South Athens El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 460 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.1% | 57.4% | ▲ 14.3 pts | |
| White | 35.2% | 26.7% | ▼ 8.5 pts | |
| Black | 15.0% | 10.4% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 5.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near South Athens El
Typical home value $215K in zip 75751 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South Athens El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Central AthensAthens ISD · 0.5 mi away2,744th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 34% - 6Bel Air ElAthens ISD · 1.1 mi away1,879th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 42% - 5Murchison ElMurchison ISD · 8.2 mi away2,518th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 43% - 8Malakoff ElMalakoff ISD · 9.8 mi away954th of 4,406
ELA 70% · Math 54% - 7Cross Roads ElCross Roads ISD · 12.1 mi away1,631st of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 53% - 8Eustace IntEustace ISD · 12.2 mi away926th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 59% - –Eustace PriEustace ISD · 12.3 mi away
- 4Brownsboro ElBrownsboro ISD · 13.4 mi away2,692nd of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Athens El in?
South Athens El is part of the Athens ISD district in Athens, Texas.
Is South Athens El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Athens El 2,623rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of South Athens El?
Hispanic 57%, White 27%, Black 10%, Two or more races 5% (460 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Athens El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75751 is $215K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.