Houston High School is a high school in Houston, Mississippi, United States. It was formerly a part of the Houston School District until July 1, 2021 when the district was merged with the Chickasaw County School District.
Serving 511 students in grades 9-12, Houston High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Houston High School's student population of 511 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Houston High School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
5%
Black
43%
47%
White
44%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hilltopper
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston High School's ranking?
Houston High School is ranked #168 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houston High School?
The graduation rate of Houston High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Houston High School?
511 students attend Houston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Houston High School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston High School?
Houston High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Houston High School offer ?
Houston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Houston High School part of?
Houston High School is part of Chickasaw Co School District.
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