Houston County High School

Houston County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2500 Highway 149,  Erin, TN
Houston County School District
3.4
3.0
360 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Linda Jolly
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
22.5%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
380:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
White
84.8%
Hispanic
7.9%
Two or more races
4.9%
Black
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Austin Peay State University 83 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 46 Students
University of Tennessee at Martin 45 Students
Tennessee Technological University 25 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 24 Students
Nashville State Community College 24 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 23 Students
East Tennessee State University 22 Students
Belmont University 19 Students
University of Memphis 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 24 Students
Biology 12 Students
Business 11 Students
Elementary Education 11 Students
Education 9 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Criminology 7 Students
Political Science and Government 5 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 63 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/10/2025
I think that overall the school is decent. Being here for 4 years has shown me that something's I would change but I'm not really here to complain about them. I think that the school has given me many opportunities within these 4 years and I'm thank full for them.
5.0 Senior
8/16/2023
Houston County High School is the rare rural school that genuinely tries to assist its students in any way possible. The school, despite its small size, hosts dozens of clubs and sports, has teachers that care for their students, and has a community surrounding it that supports it. It needs more funding in some areas, but all schools struggle with those problems; HCHS knows how to overcome it.
4.0 Senior
7/7/2022
Great learning environment, nice teachers, and a very welcoming place. Everyone is friendly and will always lend a helping hand.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/12/2016
This school, Houston County High in Erin, TN. Actually all the schools, are not I repeat are not following the 504, IDEA, FAPE plans. Also, not to mention the HC school Board. So those who gave this school and any of the others an excellent rating. WRONG! Please do your research. OH YEAH!!!! And The...
5.0 parent
9/17/2009

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Houston County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Erin, TN and is served by the Houston County School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 360 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Houston County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average ACT score is 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Houston Co Adult High School, Erin Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Erin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Houston County High School.

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