Tennessee Ridge’s public schools score below 80% of Tennessee State districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Tennessee Ridge’s districts is 21%, below the Tennessee State average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Tennessee Ridge, 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 State, 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.
Tennessee Ridge’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 188 Tennessee State towns with household incomes within a quarter of Tennessee Ridge’s, its schools beat 15%, lower 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 State (the state reports Tennessee Ridge’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,705 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee State (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 Tennessee Ridge’s grade
C−: better than 20% of Tennessee State school districts. Both inputs trail the Tennessee State 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 Tennessee Ridge, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Tennessee Ridge
Tennessee Ridge Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 217 students · in Tenn Ridge
Kindergarten in Tennessee Ridge
Tennessee Ridge Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 217 students · in Tenn Ridge
1st grade in Tennessee Ridge
Tennessee Ridge Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 217 students · in Tenn Ridge
2nd grade in Tennessee Ridge
Tennessee Ridge Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 217 students · in Tenn Ridge
3rd grade in Tennessee Ridge
Tennessee Ridge Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 217 students · in Tenn Ridge
4th grade in Tennessee Ridge
Tennessee Ridge Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 217 students · in Tenn Ridge
5th grade in Tennessee Ridge
Tennessee Ridge Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 217 students · in Tenn Ridge
6th grade in Tennessee Ridge
Houston Co Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 265 students · in Erin
7th grade in Tennessee Ridge
Houston Co Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 265 students · in Erin
8th grade in Tennessee Ridge
Houston Co Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 265 students · in Erin
9th grade in Tennessee Ridge
Houston Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 366 students · in Erin
10th grade in Tennessee Ridge
Houston Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 366 students · in Erin
11th grade in Tennessee Ridge
Houston Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 366 students · in Erin
12th grade in Tennessee Ridge
Houston Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 366 students · in Erin
Tennessee Ridge’s public schools are run by Houston County School District, which also serves Erin. 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
Tennessee Ridge vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee State towns that share Tennessee Ridge’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Ridge | C− | Houston County |
| Erin | C− | Houston County |
Every school in Tennessee Ridge
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee State’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Tennessee Ridge’s schools
Are Tennessee Ridge’s schools good?
On Tennessee State’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Tennessee Ridge children attend score below 80% of Tennessee State’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Tennessee Ridge in?
Houston County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,265 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Tennessee Ridge kids go to high school?
Houston Co High School in Erin, with 366 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Tennessee Ridge’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Houston County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee State.
How much does Tennessee Ridge spend per student?
$12,705 in Houston County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee State. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Tennessee Ridge families are saying about school.
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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 State. Stars are from neighbors.