Houston County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 30,631 students in Houston County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Houston County School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Houston County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
# American Indian Students
58 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
813 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,428 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
18%
# Black Students
12,217 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
40%
36%
# White Students
11,969 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
39%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,116 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,173
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
2,101
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,144
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,173
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,124
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,294
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,313
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,353
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,325
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,399
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,656
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,473
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,154
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,949
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,815 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,797 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Houston County School District?
Houston County School District manages 37 public schools serving 30,631 students.
What is the rank of Houston County School District?
Houston County School District is ranked #35 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County School District?
40% of Houston County School District students are Black, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Houston County School District?
Houston County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Houston County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,797 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 37 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 30,631 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Btm 50% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
