- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130288002179
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Houston County High School held near 2,116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 114.7 → 114.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+51 students YoY 130288002179 · Warner Robins, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,051 enr · 18:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,949 students)
Houston County High School held near 2,116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount). Teacher FTE held 114.7 → 114.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Houston County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Houston County High School
2,051 students
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,949 students
- Veterans High
Veterans High School
1,940 students
- Warner Robins
Warner Robins High School
1,812 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,615 students
- Perry Middle S
Perry Middle School
1,164 students
What this shows Houston County High School reports 2,051 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston County High School compares
Houston County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Houston County reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,940
- 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.
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 (~2,051 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,065 (2022-23) → 2,116 (2023-24), nearly flat (+51).
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 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 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.
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.