Top 5 Best Houston County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,289 students in Houston County, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Houston County, TN are Houston Co High School, Erin Elementary School and Tennessee Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Houston County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston Co High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2500 State Route 149
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4447
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Erin Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 State Route 13 S.
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-3127
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Tennessee Ridge Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
135 School St
Tennessee Ridge, TN 37178
(931) 721-3780
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Houston Co Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3460 West Main
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-5591
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: n/an/a
2500 State Route 149
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-5525
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Houston County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Houston County, TN include Houston Co High School, Erin Elementary School and Tennessee Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Houston County, TN?
5 public schools are located in Houston County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County, TN?
Houston County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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