Houston County SAT Scores Higher than State and National Averages

For the ninth consecutive year, Houston County School District’s SAT scores have outperformed the state and national averages. The College Board recently released SAT scores for the Class of 2025. Houston County School District students earned a mean total score of 1,071, which is 75 points higher than the national mean and 42 points above the state mean.

Houston County students outperformed their peers in public schools across the nation by 41 points in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and by 34 points in Math. A total of 919 Houston County students in the Class of 2025 took the SAT.

“Our students continue to achieve remarkable growth each year in their SAT performance,” said Dr. Richard Rogers, Superintendent of Schools. “Congratulations to every one of our students on this outstanding accomplishment. Their dedication and perseverance have set a high bar, keeping us ahead of both state and national averages. We look forward to seeing the progress they will continue to make.”

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Houston County School District’s Graduation Rate Increases to 93.3%

Today, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) released the 2025 high school graduation rates from around the state. The 2025 Houston County School District’s graduation rate is 93.3%, which is 6.1% higher than the state’s rate of 87.2%. The Houston County School District saw a 2.1% increase from 2024 when the graduation rate was 91.2%.

“Our graduation rates continue to improve each year. With a renewed focus and determination to raise this rate across the District, we’re proud to have exceeded our goal once again,” said Dr. Richard Rogers, Superintendent of Schools. “The dedication and teamwork of our staff, students, teachers, and their families are truly making a difference in our students’ lives. We couldn’t be prouder of every graduate for their perseverance and commitment.”

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