Education

Offering Education Excellence for Students of All Ages

Athens and Limestone County is proud to be a community that promotes lifelong learning and strongly supports its schools, which in turn provide high-quality educational experiences. Read below for more information about our public and private schools for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade as well as local and nearby institutions of higher learning.

Public Schools in Athens and Limestone County

Athens City Schools

More than 3,200 students
Approximately 420 employees
Among the leading districts in the state for academics and competitive sports
One high school, one middle school, one intermediate school, and four elementary schools
PowerUp technology initiative equips every student with a MacBook or iPad
Offers full range of extracurricular activities including academic clubs, athletics, music, and more.

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Limestone County Schools (LCS)

More than 9,100 students
Approximately 1,100 employees
Among the top 20 largest schools systems in the state
Six high schools, six middle schools, nine elementary schools, one alternative school
Ombudsman Center
SAT, ACT and graduation exam scores consistently above state and national averages
Active PTOs
Partnership in Education programs
Full extracurricular options including academic clubs, athletics, music, art, and drama

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Limestone County Career Technical Center

Offers 15 career technical programs to city and county students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades
Approximately 900 students take advantage of its programs
Career program areas range from advanced agriscience and building construction to graphic arts and HVAC & refrigeration specialties
Programming combines high school and college course work

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Private Schools in Athens and Limestone County

Athens Bible School (ABS)

Founded in 1943
Approximately 330 students
Enrollment for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade
Mission: To provide a quality education from a Biblical worldview in a Christian environment
Offers sports and other extracurricular activities

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Lindsey Lane Christian Academy (LLCA)

Private K3-12 school
Operated by Lindsay Lane Baptist Church
Mission: To assist families in being good stewards of their children, using resources provided by God, to develop them into disciples of Jesus Christ who worship, grow, and serve Him their entire lives
Has a noted dyslexia intervention center
Offers sports and extracurricular activities

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Colleges and Universities in Athens and Limestone County

Athens State University (ASU)

Located in downtown Athens in a neighborly environment
Offers the final two years of college to students who have earned two years’ credits through community college students
Offers over 30 different degree programs

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Calhoun Community College (CCC)

Located just a 10 minute drive south of Athens
Alabama’s largest two-year college
More than 12,000 students
Offers wide variety of degree programs including 49 associate degree programs and 52 career/certificate programs

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