Houston County High School is best characterized by its commitment to excellence. Our school's motto, "Expect Excellence," summarizes a school-wide belief and purpose that we must all work together to shun mediocrity and seek the best from both staff and students. "Expect Excellence," a pervasive motto, captures the spirit of our school's mission and vision for itself. Our mission statement states that we will provide quality learning experiences which will enable our graduates to meet tomorrow's challenges. Our vision statement, one that guides us towards a daily goal of expecting excellence, states that we will be globally competitive in academics, the arts, athletics, and service to the community.