Best Chickasaw County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,140 students in Chickasaw County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chickasaw County, MS are Houston High School, Houlka Attendance Center and Okolona High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chickasaw County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Chickasaw County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Chickasaw County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houston High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Chickasaw County (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 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Houlka Attendance Center
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
510 Griffin Ave.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 568-2772
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Okolona High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Howard Gunn Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Okolona Voc Complex
Vocational School
605 North Church St
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-3331
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chickasaw County, MS

Chickasaw County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
510 Griffin Ave.
Houlka, MS 38850
(662) 568-2772
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
632 Starkville Rd.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Gr: 6-12
634-a Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Gr: 9-12
634 Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Gr: PK-2 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
632-a Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
452 Pittsboro Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Gr: 3-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chickasaw County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chickasaw County, MS include Houston High School, Houlka Attendance Center and Okolona High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chickasaw County?
6 public high schools are located in Chickasaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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