Students at Houston County High School and Warner Robins High School face many decisions when it comes to what they will do after graduation.
Making the transition from high school can be intimidating as seniors look toward their future. What comes next? Is it a four-year college or university, or should they pursue a technical college education that could prepare them to enter the workforce sooner?
GEORGIA MATCH Helps Houston County Students Explore College Options
Helping students prepare for the next chapter of their lives is what GEORGIA MATCH is all about. The name says it all. GEORGIA MATCH helps seniors at high schools across Georgia, identify colleges and universities where they meet initial academic eligibility requirements based primarily on their high school HOPE GPA.
Houston County School District Superintendent Dr. Ricky Rogers said GEORGIA MATCH gives students another resource as they consider their options after high school.
“GEORGIA MATCH gives our students at Houston County High School and Warner Robins High School a great opportunity to see that college is within their reach,” Rogers said. “The program helps students discover colleges and universities in Georgia where they already meet most of the admission requirements. It makes the college application process easier and opens doors for our students who may not have considered college as an option. Using GEORGIA MATCH helps us make sure every student knows they have opportunities beyond high school and prepare them for their future.”
The process begins well before students walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. School counselors begin working with students during their junior year to lay the groundwork for their post-graduation plans.
GEORGIA MATCH then gives eligible seniors a list of Georgia colleges and universities that match their academic records. Students can use that information as they consider factors such as location, cost, academic programs, and other priorities when deciding what path to pursue after high school.
Houston County, Warner Robins Athletics Offer Students Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
In addition to the academic opportunities available at Houston County High School and Warner Robins High School, students have numerous athletics and extracurricular activities in which they can participate.
The Warner Robins Demons and Houston County Bears compete in separate Georgia High School Association classifications. Houston County competes in Class 6A, and Warner Robins is a member of Class 5A.
Houston County High School’s traditional varsity programs also have enjoyed considerable success. Head coach Matt Hopkins’ baseball program has won four state championships, capturing titles in 2014, 2016, 2021, and 2023. Houston County competitive cheerleading won a state championship in 2022. Under head coach Jeremy Edwards, the Houston County football program has also enjoyed multiple winning seasons and playoff appearances.
Houston County High School’s success extends beyond athletics. The school’s one-act play program won GHSA state championships in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Houston County also won GHSA literary state championships in 2023 and 2025.
At Warner Robins High School, the Demons football program has long been one of the school’s most successful athletic programs. Warner Robins reached the GHSA state championship game six consecutive seasons from 2017 through 2022. During that stretch, the Demons captured back-to-back state championships in 2020 and 2021. The six-year run added to a long history of Warner Robins football success and helped reinforce the program’s place among Georgia’s most accomplished high school football teams.
The Houston County School District is also home to one of Georgia’s most successful adapted sports programs, the Houston County Sharks. The Sharks compete in AAASP/GHSA varsity wheelchair athletics and have established one of the most dominant championship runs in Georgia adapted sports. The Sharks won the 2026 AAASP/GHSA Varsity Wheelchair Basketball State Championship, giving the program 13 championships in the past 14 wheelchair basketball seasons.
Whether you’re a student at Warner Robins High School or Houston County High School, there are plenty of opportunities to participate in athletics, academics, fine arts, and other extracurricular activities while preparing for life after graduation.
