For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,725 students in Chickasaw County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Chickasaw County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Chickasaw County, MS are Houston High School, Houston Middle School and Houston Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chickasaw County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Chickasaw County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chickasaw County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston High School
Magnet 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
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Houston Middle School
Magnet 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
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Houston Upper Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Okolona High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 Howard Gunn Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #55.
Houlka Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Griffin Ave.
Houlka, MS 38850
(662) 568-2772
Houlka, MS 38850
(662) 568-2772
Grades: PK-12
| 490 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Okolona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 West Main Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-5406
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-5406
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Okolona Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 Howard Gunn Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Grades: 6-8
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Houston Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Houston Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Grades: PK-2
| 485 students
Rank: n/an/a
Okolona Voc Complex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
605 North Church St
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-3331
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-3331
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Chickasaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 Griffin Ave.
Houlka, MS 38850
(662) 568-2772
Houlka, MS 38850
(662) 568-2772
Grades: PK-12
| 479 students
Houston Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
632 Starkville Rd.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Houston Career & Technology Ed. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
634-a Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
634 Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Grades: PK-2
| 427 students
632-a Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
452 Pittsboro Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Grades: 3-5
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chickasaw County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Chickasaw County, MS include Houston High School, Houston Middle School and Houston Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chickasaw County?
11 public schools are located in Chickasaw County.
What percentage of students in Chickasaw County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Chickasaw County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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