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Our District at a Glance
- 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
High-Achieving ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøs and Staff
- 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
Our Community
- 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
Salary and Benefits
- 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)
Why Houston?
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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.