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#483 of 863 schools in MS
Starkville High School
High School · Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist · Starkville, MS
A Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
603 YELLOWJACKET DRIVE, Starkville, MS 39759
- Math 57% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Starkville High School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 37 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Starkville 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,127/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Starkville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,988
Median home value
$241,100
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
45.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Starkville High School is listed in STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Starkville High School
Starkville High School is a public high school in Starkville, MS, part of Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist, serving approximately 1,400 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #483 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Starkville High School
What grades does Starkville High School serve?
Starkville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Starkville High School?
Starkville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starkville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starkville High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Starkville High School rank in MS?
Starkville High School ranks #483 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Starkville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Starkville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Starkville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Starkville High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Starkville High School a charter school?
No, Starkville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Starkville High School a Title I school?
No, Starkville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Starkville High School?
65.6% of students at Starkville 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
- 1,400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Oktibbeha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (662) 324-4130
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39759)
- 42,782
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 27.8
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.
- 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 39759; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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