Best Schools in Oktibbeha County, MS
Oktibbeha County, MS has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,374 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Oktibbeha County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oktibbeha County, MS
The top high schools in Oktibbeha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Starkville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1076 Students
2. West Lowndes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 246 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oktibbeha County, MS
The top middle schools in Oktibbeha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Overstreet Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades 5 • 303 Students
2. Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 753 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oktibbeha County, MS
The top elementary schools in Oktibbeha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 183 Students
2. Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 948 Students
3. West Lowndes Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 234 Students
4. Sudduth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 881 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oktibbeha County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oktibbeha County, MS has a total population of 51,788 with 46% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Oktibbeha County, 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 Oktibbeha County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oktibbeha County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oktibbeha County, 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 Oktibbeha County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oktibbeha County, MS
How many schools are in Oktibbeha County, MS?
Oktibbeha County, MS has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,374 students in total.
How do schools in Oktibbeha County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Oktibbeha County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Oktibbeha County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oktibbeha County?
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: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Oktibbeha County
2 places in Oktibbeha County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Starkville (6)
- Sturgis (1)
School districts (1)
- Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist (7 schools)