For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 954 students in Chickasaw County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chickasaw County, MS are Houston Middle School, Houlka Attendance Center and Okolona Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chickasaw County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Chickasaw County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chickasaw County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Okolona Middle 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
| 131 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
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 middle schools in Chickasaw County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chickasaw County, MS include Houston Middle School, Houlka Attendance Center and Okolona Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chickasaw County?
4 public middle schools are located in Chickasaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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