Veterans High School

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Veterans High School ranks 50 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Veterans High School is a public high school located in Kathleen, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,914 students. The school is part of the Houston County School District, which is ranked 53 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Veterans High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with its highest ranking being 30th out of 425 Georgia high schools in the 2013-2014 school year.

Veterans High School has maintained an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89% to 96.7% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average and the graduation rates of the nearby schools in the Houston County district. The school's students also consistently outperform their peers in the district and the state of Georgia on the Milestones Assessments, with the highest percentage of students proficient or better in key subjects like American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. Additionally, Veterans High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 24.38% to 30.09% over the past 3 years, compared to the nearby schools in the Houston County district, which have rates ranging from 36.03% to 83.87%.

The school's consistent high performance, outperformance of nearby schools, and relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggest that Veterans High School has a well-established system and culture that supports student success. The higher per-student spending at the school compared to the state average may also indicate that it has access to more resources and funding, which could be leveraged to further support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

340 Piney Grove Rd
Kathleen, GA 31047

(478) 218-7537

District: Houston County

SchoolDigger Rank:
50^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,383

Feeder schools for Veterans High School:

Elementary:	Bonaire Elementary School
	Bonaire Primary School
	Hilltop Elementary School
	Matthew Arthur Elementary School
Middle:	Bonaire Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 1,937

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.2%

African American:

30.3%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Veterans High School ranks better than 89.1% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Houston County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Veterans High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.2%), African American (30.3%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Houston County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Veterans High School is 19.4, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Houston County School District! (See more...)

Compare Veterans High School employs 99.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Veterans High School is $8,383, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Houston County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Veterans High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Veterans High School 50^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Veterans High School in the ranking list.)

Houston County:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston County 53^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Veterans High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2013	83.19	26^th	425	93.9%
2014	81.22	30^th	425	92.9%
2015	76.89	42^nd	435	90.3%
2016	81.37	34^th	426	92.0%
2017	75.75	43^rd	420	89.8%
2018	75.46	51^st	428	88.1%
2019	74.41	59^th	438	86.5%
2021	66.89	72^nd	410	82.4%
2022	67.11	87^th	429	79.7%
2023	66.69	93^rd	442	79.0%
2024	79.77	50^th	458	89.1%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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40%

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Some of the teachers a very good, however if you have a student with special needs like my child be cautious of which teacher they get assigned. There are some teachers who flat out refuse to fulfill the accommodations of my daughter's IEP. In a few cases some of the teachers said that our casemanager never let them know about accomodations or that she never informed them of the IEP. Close Quote

by a teacher
Thursday, December 11, 2014

Horrible working climate for facluty Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 25, 2014

Excellent school with very strong principal and great teachers. Students understand they are there to get their education and are expected to conduct themselves as professional young men and women at all times. Leadership comes from the top and the school has consistently performed very well in it's first 4 years. In addition to having an excellent academic program, the VHS Warhawks' athletic teams have reached the state playoffs in several sports during the school's first 4 years. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 1, 2012

Veterans High School is a new school in its third year of being open. Their test scores have exceeded all. The administration is one of the best in the county and the teachers do all they can do to help a student excel. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Veterans High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	610	230	24	35	5	1	21	926
2012	832	309	38	50	5	1	36	1271
2013	871	329	36	61	4	0	51	1352
2014	862	324	30	73	3	0	52	1344
2015	945	349	29	81	2	1	67	1474
2016	973	331	28	93	2	2	77	1506
2017	1020	370	30	93	4	5	78	1600
2018	1021	411	26	98	3	3	89	1651
2019	992	434	26	115	2	4	86	1659
2020	1016	461	29	125	1	3	88	1723
2021	1034	457	30	145	0	2	108	1776
2022	1087	468	32	147	3	2	110	1849
2023	1071	528	39	162	3	3	108	1914
2024	1012	586	42	178	4	6	109	1937

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Veterans High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	926	53.0	17.4	22.1
2012	1271	69.9	18.1	23.7
2013	1352	76.2	17.7	24.9
2014	1344	77.4	17.3	26
2015	1474	83.0	17.7	25.4
2016	1506	83.0	18.1	25
2017	1600	85.3	18.7	25.6
2018	1651	89.0	18.5	25.9
2019	1659	91.6	18.1	27.1
2020	1723	88.0	19.5	27.2
2021	1776	90.5	19.6	24.4
2022	1849	94.3	19.6	n/a
2023	1914	97.3	19.6	30.1
2024	1937	99.7	19.4	41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Veterans High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	926	53.0	17.4	22.1
2012	1271	69.9	18.1	23.7
2013	1352	76.2	17.7	24.9
2014	1344	77.4	17.3	26
2015	1474	83.0	17.7	25.4
2016	1506	83.0	18.1	25
2017	1600	85.3	18.7	25.6
2018	1651	89.0	18.5	25.9
2019	1659	91.6	18.1	27.1
2020	1723	88.0	19.5	27.2
2021	1776	90.5	19.6	24.4
2022	1849	94.3	19.6	n/a
2023	1914	97.3	19.6	30.1
2024	1937	99.7	19.4	41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Veterans High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$368 (4.8%)	$7,232 (95.2%)	$7,600
2018	$395 (5.0%)	$7,491 (95.0%)	$7,886
2019	$372 (4.4%)	$8,012 (95.6%)	$8,383

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 59^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 93^rd of 442 High schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Veterans High School)	60.4	48.5	11.9%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Houston County)	45.1	38.9	6.2%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Veterans High School)	52.8	34.6	18.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Houston County)	50	40.1	9.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Veterans High School)	62.3	63.1	0.8%
End of Course Biology (Houston County)	51.8	49.7	2.1%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Veterans High School)	68.9	40.6	28.3%
End of Course United States History (Houston County)	52.5	16	36.5%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1659	1914	15.4%
African American	434	528	21.7%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	26	39	50%
Hispanic	115	162	40.9%
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	992	1071	8%
Two or More Races	86	108	25.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.1%	30.1%	3%

Schools Near Veterans High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Veterans High School	Public	9-12	340 Piney Grove Rd	Kathleen	31047	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(478) 218-7537	1,937	100	19.4	41.0%	1,012 (52.2%)	586 (30.3%)	178 (9.2%)	42 (2.2%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	109 (5.6%)	79.8	50^th of 458 public high schools	89.1%		66.7	93^rd of 442 public high schools	79.0%	43	58.7	56.7	67.8	55.3	$8,383	$372	$8,012
Houston County High School	Public	9-12	920 Ga Highway 96	Warner Robins	31088	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(478) 988-6340	2,116	115	18.4	44.2%	897 (42.4%)	650 (30.7%)	230 (10.9%)	181 (8.6%)	7 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	150 (7.1%)	76.1	62^nd of 458 public high schools	86.5%		73.4	66^th of 442 public high schools	85.1%	4	54.1	61.6	68.0	29.6	$8,648	$375	$8,273
Warner Robins High School	Public	9-12	401 S Davis Dr	Warner Robins	31088	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 929-7877	1,815	103	17.7	73.4%	386 (21.3%)	1,088 (59.9%)	209 (11.5%)	18 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	110 (6.1%)	40.7	238^th of 458 public high schools	48.0%		26.6	309^th of 442 public high schools	30.1%	71	35.5	52.5	35.1	7.9	$8,949	$632	$8,317
Perry High School	Public	9-12	1307 North Ave	Perry	31069	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(478) 988-6298	1,584	83	18.9	55.9%	824 (52.0%)	547 (34.5%)	116 (7.3%)	15 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (5.1%)	63.6	114^th of 458 public high schools	75.1%		52.8	157^th of 442 public high schools	64.5%	43	50.6	56.4	52.1	19.5	$8,671	$362	$8,310
Northside High School	Public	9-12	926 Green St	Warner Robins	31093	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 929-7858	1,935	116	16.6	68.0%	388 (20.1%)	1,106 (57.2%)	280 (14.5%)	39 (2.0%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	118 (6.1%)	26.4	319^th of 458 public high schools	30.3%		25.4	316^th of 442 public high schools	28.5%	3	29.0	29.5	27.8	12.1	$8,803	$641	$8,161
Peach County High School	Public	9-12	3665 Peachparkway	Fort Valley	31030	Peach County	Peach County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 825-8258	1,166	69	16.9	68.4%	347 (29.8%)	585 (50.2%)	197 (16.9%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (2.6%)	22.2	341^st of 458 public high schools	25.5%		21.6	335^th of 442 public high schools	24.2%	6	29.8	12.2	24.8	20.1	$9,411	$637	$8,774
Rutland High School	Public	9-12	6250 Skipper Rd	Macon	31216	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3041	897	54	16.5	34.7%	239 (26.6%)	461 (51.4%)	152 (16.9%)	15 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.1%)	21.1	351^st of 458 public high schools	23.4%		18.7	352^nd of 442 public high schools	20.4%	1	26.3	10.5	29.8	15.6	$11,064	$821	$10,243
Peach County Achievement Academy	Public	6-12	900 Campus Drive	Fort Valley	31030	Peach County	Peach County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(478) 825-3441	35	5	7.0	68.6%	3 (8.6%)	29 (82.9%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	3.9	456^th of 458 public high schools	0.4%					(n/a)		0.0	2.4
Hawkinsville High School	Public	9-12	70 Red Devil Dr	Hawkinsville	31036	Pulaski County	Pulaski County	No	No	No	No	(478) 783-7210	420	24	17.6	56.2%	202 (48.1%)	159 (37.9%)	43 (10.2%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	41.5	234^th of 458 public high schools	48.9%		53.2	152^nd of 442 public high schools	65.6%	82	44.3	35.6	38.1	20.8	$9,631	$456	$9,175
Bleckley County High School	Public	9-12	1 Royal Dr	Cochran	31014	Bleckley County	Bleckley County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 934-6258	680	44	15.3	55.1%	467 (68.7%)	166 (24.4%)	26 (3.8%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.4%)	64.6	108^th of 458 public high schools	76.4%		68.6	84^th of 442 public high schools	81.0%	24	51.6	53.2	51.8	40.4	$9,166	$727	$8,439

Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans High School

Is Veterans High School a good school?

Veterans High School ranks 50^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Veterans High School in?

Houston County

What is the racial makeup of Veterans High School?

Students at Veterans High School are 52% White, 30% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Veterans High School?

Veterans High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bonaire Elementary School
Elementary : Bonaire Primary School
Elementary : Hilltop Elementary School
Elementary : Matthew Arthur Elementary School
Middle : Bonaire Middle School

How many students attend Veterans High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,937 students attended Veterans High School.

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