4.8avg / 10

Houston County School District

School District · Erin, Tennessee

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 1,239

Teachers (FTE): 97

Avg Rating

4.8

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

1,239

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

Avg Rating

4.8

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

1,239

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

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Evaluating Houston County?

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Shortlist starter

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Tenn Ridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Erin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Erin · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#130 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.6

below Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,276

$135 vs Tennessee median

District size

1,239 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

The short answer

Houston County ranks #130 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Houston County's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tennessee Ridge Elementary (6.3/10), Erin Elementary (5.1/10), and Houston Co High School (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Houston County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Tennessee Ridge Elementary	6.3 / 10	Elementary	—	205
2	Erin Elementary	5.1 / 10	Elementary	—	367
3	Houston Co High School	4.1 / 10	High	—	360
4	Houston Co Middle School	3.6 / 10	Middle	—	294

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Houston County

Houston County is a Erin, Tennessee school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,239 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. District-level spending was $11,276 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 4.8/10, Houston County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Tennessee Ridge Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Houston County students show an average math proficiency of 33.8% and ELA proficiency of 37.5%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Houston County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency33.8%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency37.5%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Houston County with test data.

Schools in Houston County

5 schools

Elementary Schools2

Tennessee Ridge Elementary

2056.3

Erin Elementary

3675.1

Middle Schools1

Houston Co Middle School

2943.6

High Schools2

Houston Co High School

3604.1

Houston County Virtual Academy

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District Details

State: Tennessee
City: Erin
Total Enrollment: 1,239
Teachers (FTE): 97
District spending per student: $11,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Houston County?

Houston County has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Houston County?

The average composite rating for Houston County is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Houston County?

Houston County's district-level spending was $11,276 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Houston County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Houston County is 12.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Houston County?

Tennessee Ridge Elementary is the highest-rated school in Houston County with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What are the test scores in Houston County?

Across schools in Houston County with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Houston County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Houston County has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 4.8/10
Math Proficiency: 33.8%
ELA Proficiency: 37.5%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.