Serving 1,932 students in grades 9-12, Houston High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,932 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Houston High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Houston High School is ranked #297 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Houston High School often compared to?
Houston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collierville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houston High School?
The graduation rate of Houston High School is 94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Houston High School?
1,932 students attend Houston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Houston High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston High School?
Houston High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Houston High School offer ?
Houston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Houston High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,932 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
