Average
#899 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 40% in state
Veterans High School
High School · Houston County · Kathleen, GA
A Houston County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
340 Piney Grove Rd, Kathleen, GA 31047
- Math 56% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Veterans High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Veterans 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,581
Median home value
$278,200
Median rent
$1,514/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 2,116 | Compare → |
| Northside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,935 | Compare → |
| Perry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,584 | Compare → |
| Warner Robins High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,815 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Houston County
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #20 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
Veterans High School is listed in Houston County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Veterans High School
Veterans High School is a public high school in Kathleen, GA, part of Houston County, serving approximately 1,937 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #899 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Veterans High School
What grades does Veterans High School serve?
Veterans High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Veterans High School?
Veterans High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,937 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Veterans High School rank in GA?
Veterans High School ranks #899 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Veterans High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Veterans High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Veterans High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Veterans High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Veterans High School a charter school?
No, Veterans High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Veterans High School a Title I school?
No, Veterans High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Veterans High School?
41.0% of students at Veterans 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
- 1,937
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (478) 218-7537
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 31047)
- 19,945
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 31047; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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