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• Over 30,800 students at 37 schools 
• Approximately 5,600 full-time, part-time and substitutes, including over 2,385 certified staff
• 12th largest school district in Georgia
• FY2024 Total Budget: $548,301,314
• Average expenditure per student FY2024: $17,786.97
• Visionary leadership
• Wonderful place to work, learn, live and play

• 2023 Graduation Rate 87.6%, above state's 84.4%
• SAT score exceeds national and state averages
• 2020 Forbes Georgia's Best Employer
• Named Exemplary ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Board by Georgia ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Boards Association

• Located in the heart of Georgia
• ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia's largest industrial complex, and Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
• Mountains or beach within 3-hour drive
• Atlanta only 1.5 hours away
• Within 2-hour flight of 80% of entire U.S. population
• Cost of living 32.2% lower than U.S. average
• Housing cost 39% lower
• Several universities within 30-mile radius
• Temperate climate enjoy outdoor living year round

• 1st-year teacher earns $48,457 with a bachelor's degree or $55,008 with a master's degree
• Benefits worth over $25,000
• Medical, dental, paid personal leave, paid sick leave
• Long-term disability provided
• System retirement contribution equals 19.81% of salary
• Access to AIG financial advisor
• Life insurance provided
• Flexible Spending Accounts allow pre-tax dollars for healthcare and dependent care
• Free gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program (counseling, financial information and resources, legal support and resources, and free online will preparation)

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"The joy of making a daily impact educationally is why I choose to teach, and the continual support of Houston County is why I never want to leave. The consistent commitment to my development by superiors, peers, and the community has been integral in making Houston County my home."

~Johnathan Simmons, Veterans High ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø teacher.