Veterans High School is a high school located in Kathleen, which is just south of Warner Robins, Georgia, United States. The school was opened on August 9, 2010, and cost about $61 million to build. It is the fifth and largest school opened in the Houston County Schools system.
Serving 1,940 students in grades 9-12, Veterans High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,940 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Veterans High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Veterans High School's student population of 1,940 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,940 students
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence is the standard, not the goal.
School Rankings
Veterans High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veterans High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#462 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
31%
36%
White
52%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warhawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans High School's ranking?
Veterans High School is ranked #462 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Veterans High School often compared to?
Veterans High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houston County High School, Perry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Veterans High School?
The graduation rate of Veterans High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Veterans High School?
1,940 students attend Veterans High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Veterans High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Veterans High School?
Veterans High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Veterans High School offer ?
Veterans High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Veterans High School part of?
Veterans High School is part of Houston County School District.
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