Top Rankings
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,826 students in Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Mississippi.
Public High Schools in Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons School District 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).
Public High School in Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons School District 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).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
402 Schools
# Students
4,894 Students
155,957 Students
# Teachers
378 Teachers
11,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.59
# American Indian Students
7 Students
993 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
164 Students
1,686 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
7,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
3,223 Students
70,513 Students
% Black Students
66%
45%
# White Students
1,415 Students
71,011 Students
% White Students
29%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
71 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
4,668 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
128
304
# Students in K Grade:
408
1,689
# Students in 1st Grade:
418
1,712
# Students in 2nd Grade:
362
1,482
# Students in 3rd Grade:
345
1,434
# Students in 4th Grade:
295
1,481
# Students in 5th Grade:
321
1,765
# Students in 6th Grade:
374
1,978
# Students in 7th Grade:
363
5,036
# Students in 8th Grade:
357
6,005
# Students in 9th Grade:
379
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
402
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
293
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
362
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
87
2,456
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,986 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,706 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,986
$12,143
Spending / Student
$12,706
$12,013
Best Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons School District Public High Schools (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
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
