For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,198 students in Houston, MS (there are , serving 17 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Houston, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Houston, MS are Houston High School, Houston Middle School and Houston Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Houston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Houston, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
632-a Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Houston Upper Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
452 Pittsboro Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Grades: 3-5
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Houlka Attendance Center
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Griffin Ave.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 568-2772
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 568-2772
Grades: PK-12
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
Houston Alternative School
Alternative School
632 Starkville Rd.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Grades: PK-2
| 483 students
Houston, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Houston Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
632 Starkville Rd.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
634 Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Grades: PK-2
| 427 students
632-a Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
452 Pittsboro Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Grades: 3-5
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Houston, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Houston, MS include Houston High School, Houston Middle School and Houston Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Houston?
7 public schools are located in Houston.
What percentage of students in Houston go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Houston are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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