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Education

From Pre-School to Graduates, Education

I n Houston County, parents and students have a broad selection of highly-qualified educators, state-of-the-art
is Priority #1 in the Robins Region

• HOUSTON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM •
exceptional public and private schools to choose from based on their
On Houston County Schools’ 38 campuses,
individual or family needs. Beginning with pre-kindergarten, students are
provided with academic support and social stimulation from institutions with
state and national recognition.
opportunities are helping to shape
After high school graduation, students have numerous higher education
approximately 30,000 area youth into active
institutions to choose from, such as Middle Georgia State University, Central Georgia Technical equipment, and diverse extra-curricular
College, Fort Valley State University, and others which offer a diverse selection of degrees and and responsible members of society. Houston
study concentrations. There are also military and aeronautical-based education options. County’s schools employ more than 2,240
certified teachers who work constantly to keep
up with the ever-growing student population
by maintaining a premium academic plan and
superior facilities.
Houston County educators provide
individualized attention to students at all
grade levels. Students are provided with
a comprehensive academic experience,
complete with offerings in the fine arts,
athletics, foreign languages, career and
technical fields, and Air Force Junior ROTC.
High school students may choose from
a full range of college preparatory courses,
including Advanced Placement in English,
science, social studies, and math. Foreign
language offerings include Spanish, French,
and Latin. Student athletes may compete in
several varsity sports. The district also offers
students with physical disabilities an adapted
sports program in wheelchair basketball,
football, and handball.
Meeting standards established by the
Georgia Department of Education, the system
and all schools are also district accredited by

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