For the 2026 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 less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chickasaw County (2026)
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) 456-2254
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2254
Gr: 6-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Houlka Attendance Center
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Griffin Ave.
Houlka, MS 38850
(662) 567-1601
Houlka, MS 38850
(662) 567-1601
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Chickasaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Okolona Voc Complex (Closed)
Vocational School
605 North Church St
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-3331
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-3331
Gr: 9-12
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 less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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