HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County School District is proposing changes to attendance zones for several elementary and middle schools beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. The proposal was introduced during the Houston County Board of Education meeting September 8. The district said the proposed changes are intended to address enrollment growth, balance enrollment and create more consistent feeder patterns between schools. Based on current enrollment, the district estimates the proposed elementary school changes would affect: The proposed middle school changes would affect an estimated: The proposal also includes the attendance zone for Veterans Middle School, which is scheduled to open in August 2027. Students currently attending a school affected by the proposed changes would have the option to remain at their current school through the highest grade offered at that school. Families choosing that option would be responsible for transportation. The district would provide transportation for students attending the school assigned to their residence under the new attendance zones. “As Houston County continues to grow, we have a responsibility to plan ahead, balance enrollment across our schools, and make the best use of the resources we have,” Superintendent Dr. Richard Rogers said. “Our goal is to take a student and community-friendly approach to rezoning by making thoughtful adjustments that better align our feeder patterns and, whenever possible…
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