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Houston County Schools & Education

School Score

55/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,798

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

55/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#63

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Houston County

Measured School Summary

Houston County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,798 per pupil, Houston County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 10% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Houston County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

37 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

55/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #63 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

1.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,798

$393 above the state average

School coverage

37

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Houston County has 37 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Houston County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Houston County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 37 of 37 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#63

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Houston County

Elementary to high school visible

30,631 students

Elementary 23Middle 9High 5Other 0

37 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Houston County is the largest listed district slice, with 37 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Houston County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Houston County, Georgia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Large Urban and Suburban Network

Houston County operates 37 schools that serve over 30,000 students in a single district system. The infrastructure is broad, featuring 23 elementary schools and five large high schools.

Above Average Spending and Graduation

The graduation rate of 90.0% surpasses both the state and national averages. With per-pupil spending of $7,798, the county invests more per student than the state average of $7,405.

High-Enrollment High Schools Lead the Way

The Houston County district manages all 30,631 students with zero charter schools in the system. Houston County High School is the largest campus, with a student body of 2,065.

Vibrant City and Suburban Classrooms

Twenty-three schools are located in city settings, giving the district an urban-suburban energy. High schools like Northside and Veterans High are large and comprehensive, each serving over 1,900 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

37

in Houston County

Reported Enrollment

30,631

37 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary23
Middle9
High5
Other0

1 School District in Houston County

Houston County

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37 schools
30,631 students enrolled
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37 Public Schools in Houston County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 37 matching schools

Houston County High School

Houston County

Warner Robins, 31088 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,065 students

Northside High School

Houston County

Warner Robins, 31093 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,959 students

Veterans High School

Houston County

Kathleen, 31047 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,914 students

Warner Robins High School

Houston County

Warner Robins, 31088 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,816 students

Perry High School

Houston County

Perry, 31069 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,478 students

Bonaire Middle School

Houston County

Bonaire, 31005 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,140 students

Perry Middle School

Houston County

Perry, 31069 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,070 students

Feagin Mill Middle School

Houston County

Warner Robins, 31088 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle899 students

Matthew Arthur Elementary School

Houston County

Kathleen, 31047 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary873 students

Langston Road Elementary School

Houston County

Perry, 31069 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary867 students

Northside Middle School

Houston County

Warner Robins, 31093 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle844 students

Huntington Middle School

Houston County

Warner Robins, 31088 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle827 students

Warner Robins Middle School

Houston County

Warner Robins, 31088 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle813 students

Mossy Creek Middle School

Houston County

Kathleen, 31047 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle741 students

Thomson Middle School

Houston County

Centerville, 31028 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle736 students

David A. Perdue Primary

Houston County

Warner Robins, 31088 / City: Small

RecordPK–2Primary713 students

Eagle Springs Elementary

Houston County

Byron, 31008 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary704 students

Lake Joy Elementary School

Houston County

Warner Robins, 31088 / City: Small

Record3–5Primary703 students

Parkwood Elementary School

Houston County

Warner Robins, 31093 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary671 students

Lake Joy Primary School

Houston County

Warner Robins, 31088 / City: Small

RecordPK–2Primary666 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,798

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Houston County?
Houston County has a school score of 55/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Houston County?
The high school graduation rate in Houston County is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Houston County spend per student?
Houston County spends $7,798 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Houston County, Georgia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Houston County, Georgia?

Houston County operates 37 schools that serve over 30,000 students in a single district system. The infrastructure is broad, featuring 23 elementary schools and five large high schools.

How do schools in Houston County perform academically?

The graduation rate of 90.0% surpasses both the state and national averages. With per-pupil spending of $7,798, the county invests more per student than the state average of $7,405.

What are the major school districts in Houston County, Georgia?

The Houston County district manages all 30,631 students with zero charter schools in the system. Houston County High School is the largest campus, with a student body of 2,065.

What is the school experience like in Houston County?

Twenty-three schools are located in city settings, giving the district an urban-suburban energy. High schools like Northside and Veterans High are large and comprehensive, each serving over 1,900 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.