It is part of the Athens Independent School District located in central Henderson County.

In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

[2] The school was rebuilt in the 1950s because it burned down after being set fire by a student.

The male student purposely lit the curtains in the gymnasium on fire, resulting in the whole building burning down.

[citation needed] The Athens Hornets compete in these sports:[4] Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball and Baseball