Houston County

The Houston County school district in Tennessee serves students from 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and no alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of performance across the district, with some standout schools like Tennessee Ridge Elementary and Houston County High School leading the way, while others like Erin Elementary and Houston County Middle School struggle with lower academic performance.

Tennessee Ridge Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with the highest proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science across all grades. The school's performance exceeds the Houston County and Tennessee state averages, earning it a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, the highest in the district. Meanwhile, Houston County High School boasts the highest graduation rate in the district at 89.2% and the lowest dropout rate of 6.7%.

However, the data also reveals significant challenges across the district, with overall student proficiency rates on state assessments generally lower than the Tennessee state averages. The lowest-performing school, Erin Elementary, has proficiency rates ranging from 16.1% to 46.2% across subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, all schools in the district struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.9% to 18.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Addressing these systemic issues will likely require a comprehensive approach by the Houston County school district.