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Athens Independent School District, Texas

Athens Independent School District is a unified school district in Henderson County and Van Zandt County, Texas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 23,399 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 231 sq mi (600 km²) of land.

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Athens Independent School District in Texas
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
23,399 ± 994
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Henderson County89% of the district’s landVan Zandt County10% of the district’s land
Land area
231 sq mi (600 km²)
Median household income
$72,118 ± $5,795
Median home value
$228,300 ± $9,685
Water area
4.84 sq mi (12.5 km²)
State
Texas
Census code (GEOID)
4808870
Coordinates (central point)
32.219865, -95.829477
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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 Independent School District, largest first

  1. Athens (city)13,200 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. Murchison Independent School District6.4 mi northeast
  2. Eustace Independent School District12 mi northwest
  3. Cross Roads Independent School District13 mi southwest
  4. LaPoyner Independent School District14 mi southeast
  5. Martins Mill Independent School District14 mi north
  6. Brownsboro Independent School District14 mi east
  7. Malakoff Independent School District16 mi west
  8. Canton Independent School District20 mi north
  9. Cayuga Independent School District22 mi south

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

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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 Independent School District before you rely on it.

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