Houston Co High School

Houston Co High School is a regular public high school located in Erin, Tennessee, within Houston County. The school serves students from ninth to twelfth grade and has an enrollment of 360 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. With 27 full-time equivalent teachers on staff, the school provides personalized attention and support for each student.

Houston Co High School's academic performance is rated at 3.5 out of 10 by MySchoolScout, placing it in the 21st percentile among Tennessee schools, which indicates there is room for improvement. In terms of proficiency rates across subjects, students perform best in ELA/Reading and Science with 41% proficient or above in each subject, while Math scores are notably lower at 14%. Social Studies shows 42% proficiency.

The school sits in a rural setting, offering students a close-knit community feel. Despite the challenges reflected in its academic rankings, Houston Co High School remains an important part of the local educational landscape, providing essential services and support to its students in a small-town environment.

Located in a rural area, Houston Co High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.