Athens City Schools, Tennessee

Athens City Schools is an elementary school district in McMinn County, Tennessee, for grades Pre-K to 8. About 14,471 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 15.6 sq mi (40.3 km²) of land.

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Athens City Schools in Tennessee
Athens City Schools (simplified outline). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
14,471 ± 36
Grades
Pre-K to 8
Type
Elementary school district
County
McMinn County
Land area
15.6 sq mi (40.3 km²)
Median household income
$53,929 ± $7,727
Median home value
$225,000 ± $18,144
Water area
0 sq mi (0 km²)
State
Tennessee
Census code (GEOID)
4700120
Coordinates (central point)
35.456827, -84.604613

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 Schools, largest first

  1. Athens (city)14,471 people

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