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Brookhill Elementary School vs. Athens Elementary School

Should you attend Brookhill Elementary School or Athens Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Brookhill Elementary School
320 Brookhill Dr
Athens, AL 35611
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9/
10
Top 20%
Athens Elementary School
515 N Madison St
Athens, AL 35611
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9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Brookhill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Athens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Brookhill Elementary School ranked #149 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #62 in 2015 but remaining within the top 20% statewide in overall and math proficiency categories.
Math proficiency at Brookhill was 45–49%, higher than the state average of about 30% over recent years, while reading proficiency was 70–74%, higher than the state average of about 47%.
Enrollment increased from 265 students in 2019 to 366 in 2023, with minority enrollment around 34%; free lunch eligibility fluctuated near 37%, indicating moderate socioeconomic diversity.
The school served grades K through 3 with 348 students in the latest count and maintained a student–teacher ratio of approximately 17:1.
Science proficiency was 40% in 2022, slightly higher than the state average of 38%, showing stable performance in this subject area.
Athens Elementary School ranked #247 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #77 in 2017 but maintaining a position in the top 20% statewide overall and for math proficiency.
Math proficiency ranged from 45% to 49% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 55% to 59%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency rose from 38% in 2021 to 45% in 2022, higher than the state averages of 36%–38%.
Enrollment increased from 358 students in 2021 to 408 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable around 67% and students eligible for free lunch rising from 49% in 2021 to 59% in 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic needs.
The school served grades Pre–K through 3 with 442 students in total and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, consistent with efficient student attention ranked in the top 20% statewide.
Athens Elementary School is a Title I public school recognized for diversity (top 5% in Alabama) and awarded the Blue Ribbon in 2018, located in Athens, Alabama.
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-3
PK-3
Total Students
348 students
442 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brookhill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Athens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brookhill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Athens Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brookhill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Athens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brookhill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Athens City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Athens Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Athens City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#149 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#247 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brookhill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Athens Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in AL)
45-49%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookhill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Athens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookhill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Athens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brookhill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Athens Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
72
Kindergarten Students
70
97
Grade 1 Students
81
99
Grade 2 Students
95
95
Grade 3 Students
84
79

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Brookhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Athens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brookhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Athens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brookhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Athens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brookhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Athens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
66%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brookhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Athens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brookhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Athens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brookhill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Athens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brookhill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Athens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brookhill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Athens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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