There are 11 schools in the USA with the word houghton in the name.

The word "Houghton" is commonly found in the names of public schools in the United States due to its historical and geographic significance. Many communities and educational institutions are named after individuals who played important roles in local or national history, and Houghton is often associated with notable figures such as Douglass Houghton, an influential geologist and the first state geologist of Michigan. These names honor the contributions of such individuals to the fields of education, science, or community development. Additionally, several towns and regions across the country bear the name Houghton, and schools frequently adopt the name of the area they serve to reflect community identity and pride. As a result, "Houghton" appears in various school names as a way to acknowledge local heritage and important figures in American history.

California (1)

Massachusetts (1)

Michigan (6)

New York (2)

Oregon (1)

Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate