Serving 1,076 students in grades 10-12, Starkville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,076 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Starkville High School's student population of 1,076 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,076 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Starkville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Starkville High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
68%
47%
White
27%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
34%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starkville High School's ranking?
Starkville High School is ranked #594 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Starkville High School?
The graduation rate of Starkville High School is 86%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Starkville High School?
1,076 students attend Starkville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Starkville High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starkville High School?
Starkville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Starkville High School offer ?
Starkville High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Starkville High School part of?
Starkville High School is part of Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons School District.
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