Enrollment
2,051
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Warner Robins, GA
Houston County High School
Federal NCES profile for Houston County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130288002179
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston County High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Warner Robins · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston County High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston County High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Warner Robins, GA.
School address
District: Houston County · Georgia
NCES ID 130288002179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
114.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Houston County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Houston County High School
Houston County High School is a large high school in Warner Robins, Georgia, enrolling 2,051 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 91% of Georgia schools and 25% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,051 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.4% 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 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Warner Robins's high schools, it stands alongside Northside High School (1,949 students): Houston County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 17.1:1).
Houston County also operates Northside High School (1,949 students) and Veterans High School (1,940 students) alongside Houston County 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 County High School compares
Houston County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 57% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,051 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,051
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Georgia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
212
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 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 40.7%
African American 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Houston County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston County, which includes Houston County High School.
$13,206
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 52.2%
Federal 15.4%
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 County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Warner Robins
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,051 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Houston County High School
How many students attend Houston County High School?
Houston County High School has 2,051 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warner Robins, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston County High School is 18:1, which is 25% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houston County High School?
26.2% of students at Houston County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston County High School?
The largest demographic group at Houston County High School is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Warner Robins, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston County High School?
Houston County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 County High School rank among high schools in Warner Robins?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston County High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Warner Robins, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Warner Robins on the city page.
Is Houston County High School a good school?
Houston County High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 County High School, Houston County also operates Northside High School (1,949 students), Veterans High School (1,940 students), and Warner Robins High School (1,812 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.
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