For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,902 students in Oktibbeha County, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 970 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Oktibbeha County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Oktibbeha County, MS are Overstreet Elementary School, West Elementary School and Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oktibbeha County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Oktibbeha County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oktibbeha County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Overstreet Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
307 South Jackson Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
Grades: 5
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
127 Sturgis Maben Road
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200-c Dr. Martin Luther King D
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Grades: 2-4
| 912 students
Rank: #44.
Armstrong Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 Mckee Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4070
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4070
Grades: 8-9
| 761 students
Rank: #55.
Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11200 Ms Hwy 182
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Grades: 6-7
| 735 students
Rank: #66.
Starkville High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
603 Yellowjacket Drive
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4130
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4130
Grades: 10-12
| 1,115 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center Alternative
Alternative School
2926 Sisteenth Section Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Millsaps Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
803 Louisville Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4170
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4170
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Greenfield Drive
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Grades: PK-1
| 848 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 schools in Oktibbeha County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Oktibbeha County, MS include Overstreet Elementary School, West Elementary School and Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oktibbeha County, MS?
9 public schools are located in Oktibbeha County, MS.
What percentage of students in Oktibbeha County, MS go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Oktibbeha County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oktibbeha County, MS?
Oktibbeha County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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