For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,826 students in Oktibbeha County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Oktibbeha County, MS are Starkville High School and Armstrong Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oktibbeha County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Oktibbeha County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Oktibbeha County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Starkville High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Oktibbeha County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Starkville High School
Magnet 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: 10-12
| 1,076 students
Rank: #22.
Armstrong Junior High School
Magnet 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: 8-9
| 750 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Magnet School
Magnet School
803 Louisville Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4170
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4170
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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 high schools in Oktibbeha County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Oktibbeha County, MS include Starkville High School and Armstrong Junior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oktibbeha County?
4 public high schools are located in Oktibbeha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oktibbeha County?
Oktibbeha County public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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