- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470192001441
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Erin · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Houston Co High School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 470192001441 · Erin, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Erin Elementary (410 students)
Houston Co High School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Houston Co High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erin Elementar
Erin Elementary
410 students
- This school
Houston Co High School
366 students
- Houston Co Mid
Houston Co Middle School
265 students
- Tennessee Ridg
Tennessee Ridge Elementary
217 students
- Houston County 7
Houston County Virtual Academy
7 students
What this shows Houston Co High School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston Co High School compares
Houston Co High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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.
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
District finance for Houston County reports $11,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
- -
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~366 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.