Summary:
Zip code 31047, encompassing the Kathleen area of Georgia, is served by a single high school, Veterans High School, which educates students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Houston County School District.
Veterans High School stands out as a strong academic performer with a few notable areas of excellence. The school’s Biology proficiency rate is exceptional at 84.3%, nearly double the state average of 47.2% and well above the district’s 76.8%. In U.S. History, the school’s 37.3% proficiency rate is more than double the district’s 17.5%, though it sits just below the state’s 38.5%. However, Algebra I proficiency dropped significantly from 62.6% to 50.5% year-over-year, leaving the school trailing its district (54.6%) but still slightly ahead of the state (48.1%). Beyond test scores, the school excels in persistence metrics: its graduation rate of 96.6% outpaces both the district (93.3%) and state (87.2%), while chronic absenteeism at 10.3% is well below the district’s 15.6% and state’s 17.7%.
Despite a slip in state ranking from 50th to 103rd over two years, the school maintains a 4-star rating and remains in the top quartile statewide. With a moderate free/reduced lunch rate of 39.59%, a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1, and per-student spending of $11,917, the school operates with typical resources while producing above-average outcomes in most areas. The dramatic improvement in Biology and strong graduation rates suggest effective instruction, but the Algebra I decline is a trend worth monitoring. Overall, Veterans High School offers a solid educational experience with clear strengths in science and student support, alongside emerging challenges in mathematics that families may want to track.
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