Houston High School

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Houston High School ranks 96 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Houston High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Houston, Mississippi, part of the Chickasaw County School District. With 499 students, the school has a diverse student population and consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement.

Despite having an exceptionally high percentage of students (99.4%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage, Houston High School maintains strong test scores, with 81.2% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, 53.5% in English II, 54.7% in Biology, and 69.5% in U.S. History - all higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.8, suggesting a more favorable learning environment compared to nearby schools like Calhoun City High School (10.9) and East Webster High School (15.1).

The racial diversity at Houston High School is also noteworthy, with a near-even split between White and African American students, in contrast to the more homogeneous student populations at nearby schools like Calhoun City High School (50.76% African American) and East Webster High School (84.06% White). This diversity, combined with the school's strong academic performance, suggests that Houston High School is effectively supporting its students and providing a quality education, despite the significant economic challenges faced by the community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

634 Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851

(662) 456-3320

District: Chickasaw County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
96^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,610

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 511

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.6%

African American:

42.7%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Houston High School ranks better than 57.9% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.83. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Houston High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Houston High School has the largest high school student body size in the Chickasaw County School District. Racial makeup is: White (43.6%), African American (42.7%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Chickasaw County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houston High School is 14.8. 1 high schools in the Chickasaw County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Houston High School employs 34.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houston High School is $12,610, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Chickasaw County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Houston High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Houston High School 96^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Houston High School in the ranking list.)

Chickasaw County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chickasaw County School District 53^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Houston High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.51	91^st	226	59.7%
2024	59.83	96^th	228	57.9%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Houston High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	217	217	1	42	0	2	479
2023	229	216	1	45	0	8	499
2024	223	218	0	52	1	17	511

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Houston High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	479	31.2	15.3	99.4
2023	499	33.5	14.8	99.4
2024	511	34.5	14.8	72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Houston High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	479	31.2	15.3	99.4
2023	499	33.5	14.8	99.4
2024	511	34.5	14.8	72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Houston High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$11,539
2022	$12,610

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Schools Near Houston High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)		MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Houston High School	Public	9-12	634 Starkville Road	Houston	38851	Chickasaw County	Chickasaw County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 456-3320	511	35	14.8	72.4%	223 (43.6%)	218 (42.7%)	52 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.3%)	59.8	96^th of 228 public high schools	57.9%		60.5	91^st of 226 public high schools	59.7%	5									81.2	53.5			54.7	69.5	$12,610
Houston Career & Technology Education	Public	9-12	634-A Starkville Road	Houston	38851	Chickasaw County	Chickasaw County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 456-3748	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Houston Alternative School	Public	6-12	632 Starkville Rd.	Houston	38851	Chickasaw County	Chickasaw County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 456-9491	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Okolona Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	605 North Church St	Okolona	38860	Chickasaw County	Okolona Separate School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 447-3331	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Okolona High School	Public	9-12	404 Howard Gunn Street	Okolona	38860	Chickasaw County	Okolona Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 447-2362	161	12	13.7	100.0%	5 (3.1%)	151 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	48.7	127^th of 228 public high schools	44.3%		40.1	142^nd of 226 public high schools	37.2%	15									72.2	33.3			75.0	59.2	$18,430
Calhoun County Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	302 North Madison	Calhoun City	38916	Calhoun County	Calhoun County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 628-1143	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Calhoun City High School	Public	5-12	201 North Beadle	Calhoun City	38916	Calhoun County	Calhoun County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 628-5112	404	37	11.0	76.2%	150 (37.1%)	209 (51.7%)	14 (3.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.9%)	23.3	176^th of 228 public high schools	22.8%		35.2	150^th of 226 public high schools	33.6%	26	59.5	28.9	29.8	33.3	27.7	28.9	29.1	45.5	32.8	37.1	57.5	51.6	50.0	55.9	$14,625
East Webster High School	Public	6-12	195 Old Cumberland Rd.	Maben	39750	Webster County	Webster County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 263-5321	458	29	15.8	47.2%	383 (83.6%)	65 (14.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	80.3	32^nd of 228 public high schools	86.0%		72.7	48^th of 226 public high schools	78.8%	16		32.3	43.4	34.4		63.9	83.0	68.9	79.4	57.7		62.3	72.4	92.3	$10,994

Frequently Asked Questions about Houston High School

Is Houston High School a good school?

Houston High School ranks 96^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Houston High School in?

Chickasaw County School District

What is the racial makeup of Houston High School?

Students at Houston High School are 44% White, 43% African American, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Houston High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 511 students attended Houston High School.

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