Houston County High School

High No virtual instruction Columbia, AL Grades 07–12 Rural: Distant Dothan, AL SchoolScore™ C (63.8)

Houston County High School is a public school administered by the Houston County district in Columbia, ALABAMA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 07–12.

Key statistics: 322 students enrolled; a 16.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama High School Average
Enrollment
322.0
State avg: 696.0
▼ 54% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
State avg: 17.2:1
▼ 6% better
Free Lunch %
74.2%
State avg: 55.5%
▲ 34% worse
School Details
School Name
Houston County High School
NCESSCH ID
010177000614
State School ID
AL-035-0040
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
200 W Church St
City
Columbia
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
36319
County
Houston County
Metro Area
Dothan, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
0101
State Leg. Upper
01029
State Leg. Lower
01086
Latitude
31.29367
Longitude
-85.11325
Grades Offered
7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
322
Total Students
👩‍🏫
20.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
20.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)20.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 239 74.2%
Not Applicable 239 74.2%
District Info
District Name
Houston County
LEAID
0101770
State LEA ID
AL-035
Phone
(334)792-8331
Website
http://www.hcboe.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Dothan
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$95,218K
Federal Revenue
$15,501K
State Revenue
$55,996K
Local Revenue
$23,721K
Total Expenditure
$91,331K
Instruction Exp.
$44,218K
Support Services
$26,523K
Other Current Exp.
$4,775K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Houston County High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Houston County High School?
322 students are enrolled at Houston County High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Houston County High School have?
Houston County High School has 20.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does Houston County High School serve?
Houston County High School serves grades 07 through 12.
Is Houston County High School a charter school?
Houston County High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Houston County High School located in?
Houston County High School is located in the Dothan, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Houston County High School belong to?
Houston County High School is part of the Houston County school district.
How much does Houston County spend per student?
The Houston County district spends approximately $283,636,646 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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