For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 954 students in Chickasaw County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chickasaw County, MS are Houston Middle School, Houlka Attendance Center and Okolona Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chickasaw County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Chickasaw County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chickasaw County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
632-a Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2254
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2254
Gr: 6-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Houlka Attendance Center
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Griffin Ave.
Houlka, MS 38850
(662) 567-1601
Houlka, MS 38850
(662) 567-1601
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Okolona Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 Howard Gunn Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Houston Alternative School
Alternative School
632 Starkville Rd.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chickasaw County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chickasaw County, MS include Houston Middle School, Houlka Attendance Center and Okolona Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chickasaw County?
4 public middle schools are located in Chickasaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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