Houston County Schools & Education
Houston County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,236
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#68
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Houston County
Measured School Summary
Houston County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,236 per pupil, Houston County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% below the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% 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
6 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
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #68 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,236
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
6
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 6 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.
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.
Small-system county
Houston County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#68
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below 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
1,281 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Houston County is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
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, Tennessee
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.
Education in the Heart of Middle Tennessee
Houston County manages a compact educational system consisting of 6 public schools that serve 1,281 students. The landscape features two elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools under a single district administration. This small footprint ensures that education remains a central, visible part of the local community.
A Single District Serving All Students
Houston County Schools serves as the sole provider of public education for the area's 1,281 students. The district currently operates with zero charter schools, maintaining a traditional public education model for all residents. This structure focuses resources on the existing six campuses to serve the county's growing population.
Quiet Rural Schools and Virtual Options
The county features an entirely rural school landscape with an average school size of 256 students. Erin Elementary is the largest campus with 388 students, providing a stark contrast to the Houston County Virtual Academy, which serves just 7 students. This mix of traditional and specialized settings allows for diverse learning environments in a small-town atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Houston County
Reported Enrollment
1,281
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Houston County
Houston County
6 Public Schools in Houston County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Elementary | Record | Houston County | Erin, 37061Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 388 |
| Houston Co High School | Record | Houston County | Erin, 37061Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 369 |
| Houston Co Middle School | Record | Houston County | Erin, 37061Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 317 |
| Tennessee Ridge Elementary | Record | Houston County | Tenn Ridge, 37178Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 200 |
| Houston County Virtual Academy | Record | Houston County | Erin, 37061Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Virtual | 7 |
| Houston County Adult High School | Record | Houston County | Erin, 37061Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 0 |
Tennessee Ridge Elementary
Houston County
Tenn Ridge, 37178 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,236
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Houston County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Houston County, Tennessee?
Houston County manages a compact educational system consisting of 6 public schools that serve 1,281 students. The landscape features two elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools under a single district administration. This small footprint ensures that education remains a central, visible part of the local community.
What are the major school districts in Houston County, Tennessee?
Houston County Schools serves as the sole provider of public education for the area's 1,281 students. The district currently operates with zero charter schools, maintaining a traditional public education model for all residents. This structure focuses resources on the existing six campuses to serve the county's growing population.
What is the school experience like in Houston County?
The county features an entirely rural school landscape with an average school size of 256 students. Erin Elementary is the largest campus with 388 students, providing a stark contrast to the Houston County Virtual Academy, which serves just 7 students. This mix of traditional and specialized settings allows for diverse learning environments in a small-town atmosphere.
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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.