For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,043 students in Chickasaw County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chickasaw County, MS are Houston Middle School, Houston Upper Elementary School and Houlka Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chickasaw County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chickasaw County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chickasaw County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
632-a Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
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 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Houlka Attendance Center
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Griffin Ave.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 568-2772
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 568-2772
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Okolona Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 West Main Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-5406
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-5406
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Okolona Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 Howard Gunn Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Gr: PK-2 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Chickasaw County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
510 Griffin Ave.
Houlka, MS 38850
(662) 568-2772
Houlka, MS 38850
(662) 568-2772
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Houston Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
632 Starkville Rd.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Gr: 6-12
Houston Career & Technology Ed. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
634-a Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Gr: 9-12
634 Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
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
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
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
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 elementary schools in Chickasaw County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chickasaw County, MS include Houston Middle School, Houston Upper Elementary School and Houlka Attendance Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chickasaw County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Chickasaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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