For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,740 students in 38851, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 38851, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38851, MS are Houston High School, Houston Middle School and Houston Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38851 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38851, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 38851, MS Public Schools (2026)
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 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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) 456-2254
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
452 Pittsboro Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Gr: 3-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38851, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 38851, MS include Houston High School, Houston Middle School and Houston Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38851?
6 public schools are located in 38851.
What percentage of students in 38851 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 38851 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38851?
38851 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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