For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,281 students in Houston County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Houston County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
1,281 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Houston County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.60
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
25 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
2%
21%
# White Students
1,093 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
85%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
97
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
84
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
115
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
87
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
92
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,548 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,758 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,548
$12,030
Spending / Student
$10,758
$11,527
Best Houston County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tennessee Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 School St
Tennessee Ridge, TN 37178
(931) 721-3780
Tennessee Ridge, TN 37178
(931) 721-3780
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Houston Co High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 State Route 149
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4447
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4447
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Houston Co Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3460 West Main
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-5591
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-5591
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Erin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6500 State Route 13 S.
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-3127
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-3127
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
Houston County Adult High School
Magnet School
2500 State Route 149
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-5525
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-5525
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Houston County Virtual Academy
Magnet School
6420 Highway 13
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4148
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4148
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Houston County School District?
Houston County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,281 students.
What is the rank of Houston County School District?
Houston County School District is ranked #126 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County School District?
85% of Houston County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Houston County School District?
Houston County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Houston County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,758 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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