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Public School Review - Established 2003

Chickasaw County School District

636 Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (662) 456-3332
www.chickasaw.k12.ms.us

Top Rankings

Chickasaw County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,197 students in Chickasaw County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Chickasaw County 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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
2,197 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeChickasaw County School DistrictMississippi
Pre-K6666
Kind191203
1169211
2172205
3166212
4174195
5144193
6156191
7127204
8156210
9169207
10161213
11189204
12157191
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District Rank

Chickasaw County 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.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MS)
#42 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearChickasaw County School District
2023#42
2022#42
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61%
52%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearChickasaw County School DistrictMississippi
202361%52%
202256%47%
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41%
42%
59%
55%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.63

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearChickasaw County School DistrictMississippi
20240.600.60
20230.590.60
20220.600.60
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% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2024)

YearChickasaw County School DistrictMississippi
20247%5%
20237%5%
20228%4%
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% Black
37%
45%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2024)

YearChickasaw County School DistrictMississippi
202441%47%
202341%47%
202241%47%
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% White
46%
40%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2024)

YearChickasaw County School DistrictMississippi
202449%42%
202349%42%
202248%43%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2024)

YearChickasaw County School DistrictMississippi
20243%4%
20233%4%
20222%4%
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All Ethnic Groups

Best Chickasaw County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
634 Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
632-a Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2254
Gr: 6-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Houston Upper Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
452 Pittsboro Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Gr: 3-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Houlka Attendance Center
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
510 Griffin Ave.
Houlka, MS 38850
(662) 567-1601
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Houston Alternative School
Alternative School
632 Starkville Rd.
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Houston Lower Elementary School
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Gr: PK-2 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chickasaw County School District?
Chickasaw County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,197 students.
What is the rank of Chickasaw County School District?
Chickasaw County 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chickasaw County School District?
46% of Chickasaw County School District students are White, 37% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chickasaw County School District?
Chickasaw County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,197 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30% in MS
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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