| Index | Athens | Wisconsin | National |
| Average Test Scores | 35% | 41% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 3 | 1,869 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 872 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 114 | 7,963 |
| Index | Athens | Wisconsin | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 90.4% | 89.0% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 85.8% | 87.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 42.2% | 59.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 26.9% | 38.7% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 16.9% | 28.4% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 5.9% | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 3 public schools, 2 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Athens. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Athens, WI schools is 35%. The average student to teacher ratio is 13:1. In Athens, WI, an average of 90.4% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 85.8% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Stetsonville, WI | 711 | 55% | 13.5% |
| Marathon City, WI | 1,331 | 49% | 1.4% |
| Medford, WI | 4,285 | 39% | 18.0% |
| Edgar, WI | 1,357 | 39% | 19.1% |
| Colby, WI | 2,539 | 30% | 37.2% |
| Athens, WI | 952 | 35% | 27.6% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Alcester, SD | 952 | 41% | 15.3% |
| Centerville, SD | 952 | 52% | 8.7% |
| Wakefield, KS | 952 | 20% | 58.9% |
| Belle Vernon, PA | 952 | 61% | 26.3% |
| Climax, MI | 953 | 42% | 12.0% |
| Athens, WI | 952 | 35% | 27.6% |
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