For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,956 students in Starkville, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Starkville, MS are Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School, Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School and Overstreet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Starkville, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Starkville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Starkville, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Gr: 2-4 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11200 Ms Hwy 182
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Gr: 6-7 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Overstreet Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 South Jackson Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
Gr: 5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
101 Greenfield Drive
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Gr: PK-1 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Starkville, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2926 Sixteenth Section Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
200-c Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4100
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4100
Gr: 5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
200-c Dr. Martin Luther King D
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Gr: 3-4 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Starkville, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Starkville, MS include Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School, Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School and Overstreet Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Starkville?
5 public elementary schools are located in Starkville.
What is the racial composition of students in Starkville?
Starkville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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