Best Schools in Houston County, TN
Houston County, TN has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,274 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Houston County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Houston County, TN
The top high schools in Houston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston Co High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
Best Middle Schools in Houston County, TN
The top middle schools in Houston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston Co Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 317 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Houston County, TN
The top elementary schools in Houston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tennessee Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 200 Students
2. Erin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Houston County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Houston County, TN has a total population of 8,283 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Houston County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Houston County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Houston County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Houston County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Houston County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Houston County, TN
How many schools are in Houston County, TN?
Houston County, TN has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,274 students in total.
How do schools in Houston County perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Houston County score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Houston County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Houston County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Houston County, TN
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Houston County
1 places in Houston County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Erin (3)
School districts (1)
- Houston County (4 schools)