Houston County High School vs. Veterans High School
Should you attend Houston County High School or Veterans High 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
Top Rankings
Houston County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Veterans High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,065 students in grades 9-12, Houston County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 1,914 students in grades 9-12, Veterans High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,065 students
1,914 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#446 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
64%
Graduation Rate
95%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
533
524
Grade 10 Students
539
536
Grade 11 Students
527
431
Grade 12 Students
466
423
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
31%
28%
% White
44%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%