Top Rankings
Chickasaw Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,198 students in Chickasaw Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Chickasaw Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
2,198 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chickasaw Co School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
41%
47%
% White
49%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Chickasaw Co School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
634 Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
632-a Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Houston Upper Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
452 Pittsboro Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Gr: 3-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Houlka Attendance Center
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Griffin Ave.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 568-2772
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 568-2772
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Houston Alternative School
Alternative School
632 Starkville Rd.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Houston Career & Technology Ed.
Vocational School
634-a Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Gr: PK-2 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chickasaw Co School District?
Chickasaw Co School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,198 students.
What is the rank of Chickasaw Co School District?
Chickasaw Co School District is ranked #42 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chickasaw Co School District?
49% of Chickasaw Co School District students are White, 41% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chickasaw Co School District?
Chickasaw Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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