Very Good
#214 of 863 schools in MS
Top 25% in state
Houston High School
High School · Chickasaw Co School Dist · Houston, MS
A Chickasaw Co School Dist high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 568, Houston, MS 38851
- Math 75% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Houston High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 64% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 6 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Houston High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,508
Median home value
$119,300
Median rent
$758/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houlka Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 468 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chickasaw Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Houston High School is listed in CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houston High School
Houston High School is a public high school in Houston, MS, part of Chickasaw Co School Dist, serving approximately 511 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houston High School
What grades does Houston High School serve?
Houston High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Houston High School?
Houston High School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houston High School rank in MS?
Houston High School ranks #214 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Houston High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Houston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Houston High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houston High School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Houston High School a charter school?
No, Houston High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houston High School a Title I school?
No, Houston High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houston High School?
72.4% of students at Houston High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chickasaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (662) 456-3320
- Area population (ZIP 38851)
- 8,797
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38851; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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