Athens City School District, Ohio

Athens City School District is a unified school district in Athens County, Ohio, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 33,656 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 87.8 sq mi (228 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
33,656 ± 352
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Athens County
Land area
87.8 sq mi (228 km²)
Median household income
$49,120 ± $3,923
Median home value
$223,600 ± $14,137
Water area
1.04 sq mi (2.69 km²)
State
Ohio
Census code (GEOID)
3904352
Coordinates (central point)
39.369558, -82.112563

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Athens City School District, largest first

  1. Athens Township29,639 people
  2. Athens (city)23,396 people
  3. Dover Township3,316 people
  4. The Plains (CDP)2,748 people
  5. Chauncey (village)655 people
  6. Millfield (CDP)207 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Nelsonville-York City School District9.2 mi northwest
  2. Trimble Local School District9.4 mi north
  3. Alexander Local School District9.4 mi south
  4. Federal Hocking Local School District11 mi east

These share a boundary with Athens City School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Athens City School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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