Houston County High School ranked #815 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #699 in 2022 and ranked within the bottom 50% overall in the state.
Math proficiency was between 10% and 14%, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 40% to 44%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 25%–29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly declined from 376 students in 2019 to 322 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 56% and 79% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating increasing socioeconomic need.
The Berkeley Heights public high school serves grades 7–12 with 336 students currently enrolled and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1; approximately 263 students qualified for free lunch in 2023.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 90% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Houston County High School serves the northeast part of Columbia, AL, covering an area of approximately 92.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Houston County High School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Sharing the Vision, Shaping the Future
School Rankings
Houston County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston County High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#815 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston County High School's ranking?
Houston County High School is ranked #815 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houston County High School?
The graduation rate of Houston County High School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Houston County High School?
322 students attend Houston County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Houston County High School students are Black, 44% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Houston County High School?
Houston County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Houston County High School offer ?
Houston County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Houston County High School part of?
Houston County High School is part of Houston County School District.
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