Serving 486 students in grades 9-12, Houston High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#198 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
4%
Black
47%
47%
White
46%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston High School's ranking?
Houston High School is ranked #198 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houston High School?
The graduation rate of Houston High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Houston High School?
486 students attend Houston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Houston High School students are Black, 46% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston High School?
Houston High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston High School offer ?
Houston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Houston High School part of?
Houston High School is part of Houston School District.
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