For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 373 students in Houston County, TN.
The top ranked public high school in Houston County, TN is Houston Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Houston County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houston Co High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Houston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston Co High 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
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
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
6420 Highway 13
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4148
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4148
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Houston County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Houston County, TN include Houston Co High School.
How many public high schools are located in Houston County?
3 public high schools are located in Houston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County?
Houston County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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