Top 5 Best Chickasaw County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,068 students in Chickasaw County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chickasaw County, MS are Houston Middle School, Houston Upper Elementary School and Houlka Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chickasaw County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chickasaw County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Chickasaw County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
632-a Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Houston Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
452 Pittsboro Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Grades: 3-5
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Houlka Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
510 Griffin Ave.
Houlka, MS 38850
(662) 568-2772
Grades: PK-12
| 490 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Okolona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
411 West Main Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-5406
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Okolona Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Howard Gunn Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Grades: 6-8
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Houston Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
632 Starkville Rd.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Houston Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Grades: PK-2
| 485 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chickasaw County, MS

Chickasaw County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
510 Griffin Ave.
Houlka, MS 38850
(662) 568-2772
Grades: PK-12
| 479 students
632 Starkville Rd.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
634-a Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
634 Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Grades: PK-2
| 427 students
632-a Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
452 Pittsboro Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Grades: 3-5
| 363 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Chickasaw County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chickasaw County, MS include Houston Middle School, Houston Upper Elementary School and Houlka Attendance Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chickasaw County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Chickasaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).

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