Best High Schools in Houston, MS

Houston, MS has 5 high schools with 931 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Houston score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Houston exceed expectations.

1. Vardaman High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students

2. Okolona High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okolona Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students

3. Houston High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 499 Students

Best Middle Schools in Houston, MS

Houston, MS has 3 middle schools with 1,016 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Houston score 13% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Houston underperform expectations.

1. Okolona Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Okolona Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 124 Students

2. Houston Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 402 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Houston, MS

Houston, MS has 5 elementary schools with 1,513 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Houston score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Houston don't meet expectations.

1. Vardaman Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 367 Students

2. Okolona Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Okolona Separate School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 229 Students

3. West Clay Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

West Point Consolidated School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 94 Students

4. Houston Lower Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 485 Students

5. Houston Upper Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 338 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Houston, MS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Houston, MS has a total population of 6,822 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Houston, MS

3,460

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Houston, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

6.95 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

0.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

5.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Houston, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Houston, MS.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,680 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

28 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Houston, MS Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Houston, MS

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Woodland, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pyland, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sparta, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Thorn, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Van Vleet, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Vardaman, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Atlanta, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Loyd, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations