Best Schools in Houlka, MS
Houlka, MS has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,631 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Houlka meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Houlka, MS
The top high schools in Houlka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Pontotoc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students
2. Houston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 499 Students
3. Bruce High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 459 Students
Best Middle Schools in Houlka, MS
The top middle schools in Houlka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students
2. Houston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 402 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Houlka, MS
The top elementary schools in Houlka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 789 Students
2. Houston Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 338 Students
3. Bruce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 316 Students
4. Houston Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 485 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Houlka, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Houlka, MS has a total population of 1,337 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Houlka, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Houlka, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
4.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Houlka, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Houlka, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Houlka, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Houlka, MS
How many schools are in Houlka, MS?
Houlka, MS has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,631 students in total.
How do schools in Houlka perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Houlka score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Houlka meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Houlka?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Houlka
1 of 1 schools in Houlka carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Houlka. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.