For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 529 students in Houston, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Houston, MS is Houston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Houston have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Houston, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houston High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Houston, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
634 Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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
Houston Career & Technology Ed.
Vocational School
634-a Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Houston, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Houston, MS include Houston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Houston?
3 public high schools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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