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Chickasaw Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,198 students in Chickasaw Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Chickasaw Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
2,198 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Chickasaw Co School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
158 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
890 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
41%
47%
# White Students
1,077 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
49%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
174
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
195
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
174
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
139
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
151
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
190
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
158
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
63
7,677
Best Chickasaw Co School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
634 Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
632-a Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Houston Upper Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
452 Pittsboro Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Grades: 3-5
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Houlka Attendance Center
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Griffin Ave.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 568-2772
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 568-2772
Grades: PK-12
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
Houston Alternative School
Alternative School
632 Starkville Rd.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Houston Career & Technology Ed.
Vocational School
634-a Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Grades: PK-2
| 483 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chickasaw Co School District?
Chickasaw Co School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,198 students.
What is the rank of Chickasaw Co School District?
Chickasaw Co School District is ranked #42 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chickasaw Co School District?
49% of Chickasaw Co School District students are White, 41% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chickasaw Co School District?
Chickasaw Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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