Photo: Nyttend · Public domainErin’s public schools score below 80% of Tennessee districts on tests and graduation
In Erin, 21% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Tennessee average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Erin, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Tennessee, not nationally.
From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Erin’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 93 Tennessee towns with household incomes within a quarter of Erin’s, its schools beat 30%, higher than their 20% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 27% of tested students were proficient in reading and 21% in math, against 37% and 31% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee (the state reports Erin’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,705 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Houston Co Middle School, then Houston Co High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Erin’s grade
C−: better than 20% of Tennessee school districts. Both inputs trail the Tennessee average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Erin, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Erin
Erin Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 410 students
Kindergarten in Erin
Erin Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 410 students
1st grade in Erin
Erin Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 410 students
2nd grade in Erin
Erin Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 410 students
3rd grade in Erin
Erin Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 410 students
4th grade in Erin
Erin Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 410 students
5th grade in Erin
Erin Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 410 students
6th grade in Erin
Houston Co Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 265 students
7th grade in Erin
Houston Co Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 265 students
8th grade in Erin
Houston Co Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 265 students
9th grade in Erin
Houston Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 366 students
10th grade in Erin
Houston Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 366 students
11th grade in Erin
Houston Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 366 students
12th grade in Erin
Houston Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 366 students
Erin’s public schools are run by Houston County School District, which also serves Tennessee Ridge. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Erin vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Erin’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Erin | C− | Houston County |
| Tennessee Ridge | C− | Houston County |
Every school in Erin
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Houston County Virtual Academy).
Questions about Erin’s schools
Are Erin’s schools good?
On Tennessee’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Erin children attend score below 80% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 30%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Erin in?
Houston County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,265 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Erin kids go to high school?
Houston Co High School, with 366 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Erin’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Houston County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does Erin spend per student?
$12,705 in Houston County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Erin families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Erin → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.