Enrollment
265
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Erin, TN
Houston Co Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Houston Co Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470192000631
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston Co Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Erin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 265
- students enrolled
Houston Co Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Co Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Erin, TN.
School address
District: Houston County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470192000631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Houston Co Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Houston Co Middle School
Houston Co Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Erin, Tennessee, enrolling 265 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 265 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 (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% 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.
Discipline events run high: 68 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 265 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Houston County also operates Erin Elementary (410 students) and Houston Co High School (366 students) alongside Houston Co Middle 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 Middle School compares
Houston Co Middle 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 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 85.3%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Houston Co Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston County, which includes Houston Co Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tennessee Ridge Elementary | Similar size | 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 Middle 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
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar middle 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 (~265 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Houston Co Middle School
How many students attend Houston Co Middle School?
Houston Co Middle School has 265 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Erin, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Co Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Co Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Co Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Houston Co Middle School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Erin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Co Middle School?
Houston Co Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Houston Co Middle School rank among public schools in Erin?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Co Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Houston Co Middle School earns 46/100 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 Middle School, Houston County also operates Erin Elementary (410 students), Houston Co High School (366 students), and Tennessee Ridge Elementary (217 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.
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