Germantown High School vs. Houston High School
Should I attend Germantown High School or Houston High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,842 students in grades 9-12, Germantown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 1,982 students in grades 9-12, Houston High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,842 students
1,982 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
109 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1390 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#777 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
6%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
61%
Graduation Rate
94%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
486
529
Grade 10 Students
448
533
Grade 11 Students
438
444
Grade 12 Students
470
476
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
76%
13%
% White
5%
70%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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