High Schools in Houston County

The Houston County school district in Tennessee is home to two high schools: Houston County High School and Houston County Virtual Academy. While the traditional high school serves a diverse student population of 369 students, the virtual academy has a much smaller enrollment of just 7 students, all of whom are White.

Houston County High School has a slightly higher spending per student than the state average, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with the exception of 11th grade Biology I and 10th grade Algebra II, where the school outperforms the state. The school's lowest proficiency rates are in Algebra I and English I.

In contrast, the Houston County Virtual Academy lacks available data on its academic performance, funding, and student-teacher ratio, making it difficult to assess its effectiveness. The complete lack of racial diversity in the virtual school's student population is noteworthy, especially when compared to the more diverse student body at the traditional Houston County High School. This raises questions about the factors influencing enrollment and access to the virtual school for students from diverse backgrounds.