Elementary Schools in Houston County

The elementary schools in Houston County, Tennessee serve students in grades K-5. This data set focuses on two schools in the area: Erin Elementary and Tennessee Ridge Elementary. While both schools have a majority white student population, Tennessee Ridge Elementary stands out as the higher-performing school, with significantly better proficiency rates in Math, English Language Arts, and Science compared to Erin Elementary, as well as the overall Houston County and Tennessee averages.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Tennessee Ridge Elementary had 35.4% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 16.6% at Erin Elementary, 23.6% in Houston County, and 39.7% statewide. The school also outperformed its counterpart and the district in English Language Arts and Science proficiency. Additionally, Tennessee Ridge Elementary has a higher statewide ranking, placing 650 out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools, compared to Erin Elementary at 843 out of 1,008.

While the performance gap between the two schools is notable, both are underperforming the state averages in core subject areas, suggesting room for improvement across the Houston County school district. The funding difference, with Tennessee Ridge Elementary spending $1,707 more per student, may contribute to the performance disparity. However, factors beyond demographics and funding, such as district-level challenges, may also be impacting the overall academic achievement of these elementary schools.