- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Houston Co Middle School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 470192000631 · Erin, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Erin Elementary (410 students)
Houston Co Middle School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Houston Co Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erin Elementar
Erin Elementary
410 students
- Houston Co Hig
Houston Co High School
366 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston Co Middle School compares
Houston Co Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
- -
Nationwide middle 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 (~265 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.