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Houston County

Georgia · Public School District
37
Schools
30,631
Students
$14,734
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
59.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
89.6%
Graduation Rate
+3.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Houston County is a public school district in Georgia serving 30,631 students across 37 schools. It includes 23 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,734 is near the national average for a US public school district. 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,734Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
32%
State
52.3%
Local (property tax)
32.4%
Federal
15.4%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
37
Schools
30,631
Students
59%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.6%
Opportunity Score37/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.6% graduation rate — 3.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 37 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Houston County?
Houston County has 37 public schools, serving a total of 30,631 students.
What is the graduation rate for Houston County?
The graduation rate is 89.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Houston County spend per student?
Houston County spends $14,734 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Houston County?
59% of students in Houston County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Houston County?
No, Houston County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Houston County serve?
Houston County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Houston County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Houston County is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.