Houston County High School vs. Veterans High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Houston County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Veterans High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,064 students in grades 9-12, Houston County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 1,849 students in grades 9-12, Veterans High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,064 students
1,849 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#609 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#945 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
96%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
562
548
Grade 10 Students
533
473
Grade 11 Students
477
444
Grade 12 Students
492
384
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
30%
25%
% White
47%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%