Enrollment
366
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Erin, TN
Houston Co High School
Federal NCES profile for Houston Co High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470192001441
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston Co High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Erin · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 366
- students enrolled
Houston Co High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Co High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Erin, TN.
School address
District: Houston County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470192001441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Houston Co High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Houston Co High School
Houston Co High School is a mid-sized high school in Erin, Tennessee, enrolling 366 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 366 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Houston County also operates Erin Elementary (410 students) and Houston Co Middle School (265 students) alongside Houston Co High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Houston Co High School compares
Houston Co High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,593
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Houston Co High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston County, which includes Houston Co High School.
$10,593
Per student
-2%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 66.2%
Federal 17.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Houston Co High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Co Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tennessee Ridge Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston County Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Houston Co High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Houston Co High School
How many students attend Houston Co High School?
Houston Co High School has 366 students enrolled. It is a high school in Erin, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Co High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Co High School is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Co High School?
The largest demographic group at Houston Co High School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Erin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Co High School?
Houston Co High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Houston Co High School rank among public schools in Erin?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Co High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Erin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Erin on the city page.
Is Houston Co High School a good school?
Houston Co High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Houston County?
Besides Houston Co High School, Houston County also operates Erin Elementary (410 students), Houston Co Middle School (265 students), and Tennessee Ridge Elementary (217 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.
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