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Houston Co Middle School

3460 West Main, Erin, TN 37061 · (931) 289-5591 · Houston County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL265 STUDENTS
Enrollment
265
Middle
DISTRICT 253 · STATE 554
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
93
Grade 7
74
Grade 8
98
Student demographics
White
22685%
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
145%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 16%
Black
31%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 21%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2%
Two+
208%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15759%
Female
10841%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
22.5%
TN avg 40.9% . +2.6pp since 2022
Math
20.1%
TN avg 39.3% . -1.4pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
265
-33 (-11%) vs 2017
% White
85%
was 89%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Houston Co Middle School

Houston Co Middle School, a cozy middle school in Erin, Tennessee, run under Houston County, caters to 265 students, covering grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 554 students per school, that is 52% leaner than typical.

Houston County comprises 5 schools with combined enrollment of 1,265 students; Houston Co Middle School is among them.

Demographically, Houston Co Middle School logs that nearly all students (85%) are White; the rest breaks down as 8% multiracial, 5% Hispanic.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Houston County indicate median household earnings sit near $59,576, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. In all, Houston County runs 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,265 students), of which Houston Co Middle School is one.

Houston County Virtual Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 2.4 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 4 other public schools cluster around Houston Co Middle School.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Houston Co Middle School has edged down 11%, going from 298 students in 2018 to 265 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Houston County at a glance

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Population
8,353
Census ACS
Median income
$59,576
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,265 students

Quick facts

School name
Houston Co Middle School
District
Houston County
Address
3460 West Main, Erin, TN 37061
Phone
(931) 289-5591
County
Houston County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
265
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
470192000631
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Houston County
Other schools in Erin
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Frequently asked questions

About Houston Co Middle School
How large is Houston Co Middle School?
Houston Co Middle School enrolls approximately 265 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Houston Co Middle School serve?
Houston Co Middle School serves grades 06-08.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Houston Co Middle School?
At Houston Co Middle School, the student body is approximately 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Houston Co Middle School public or private?
Houston Co Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Houston County.
Where is Houston Co Middle School located?
Houston Co Middle School is located at 3460 West Main, Erin, TN 37061.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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