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#778 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 34% in state

Houston County High School

High School · Houston County · Warner Robins, GA

A high school in Warner Robins, GA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

920 Ga Highway 96, Warner Robins, GA 31088

  • Math 61% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+19.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation24.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$13,044
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Students at Houston County High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency61%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Houston County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,660/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Warner Robins), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,507

Median home value

$189,700

Median rent

$1,224/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

62%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31088; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
24.6% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·37 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Veterans High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–124.5 mi1,937Compare →
Achieve AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1privateK–104.8 mi30Compare →
Northside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.49–12Not available1,935Compare →
Perry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–12Not available1,584Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Houston County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#18 of 36
District spending per student
$13,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Houston County High School is listed in Houston County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Houston County High School

Houston County High School is a public high school in Warner Robins, GA, part of Houston County, serving approximately 2,116 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #778 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Houston County High School

What grades does Houston County High School serve?

Houston County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Houston County High School?

Houston County High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,116 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Houston County High School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Houston County High School rank in GA?

Houston County High School ranks #778 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Houston County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Houston County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Houston County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Houston County High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Houston County High School a charter school?

No, Houston County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Houston County High School a Title I school?

No, Houston County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houston County High School?

44.2% of students at Houston County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,116
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
114
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Houston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 31088)
59,599
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
34.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31088; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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