For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,882 students in Oktibbeha County, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 970 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Oktibbeha County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Oktibbeha County, MS are West Elementary School, Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School and Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oktibbeha County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Oktibbeha County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oktibbeha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
127 Sturgis Maben Road
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200-c Dr. Martin Luther King D
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Grades: 2-4
| 1,061 students
Rank: #33.
Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11200 Ms Hwy 182
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Grades: 6-7
| 692 students
Rank: #44.
Overstreet Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 South Jackson Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
Grades: 5
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Starkville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
603 Yellowjacket Drive
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4130
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,400 students
Rank: #66.
Armstrong Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Mckee Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4070
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4070
Grades: 8
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center Alternative
Alternative School
2926 Sisteenth Section Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Millsaps Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
803 Louisville Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4170
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4170
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Greenfield Drive
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Grades: PK-1
| 891 students
Oktibbeha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2926 Sixteenth Section Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
200-c Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4100
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4100
Grades: 5
| 350 students
200-c Dr. Martin Luther King D
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Grades: 3-4
| 711 students
127 Sturgis Maben Road
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oktibbeha County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Oktibbeha County, MS include West Elementary School, Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School and Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Oktibbeha County?
9 public schools are located in Oktibbeha County.
What percentage of students in Oktibbeha County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Oktibbeha County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oktibbeha County?
Oktibbeha County public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Oktibbeha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oktibbeha County include: West Elementary School vs. Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School, West Elementary School vs. Sudduth Elementary School
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