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Best 38851 Mississippi Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 979 students in 38851, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in 38851, MS are Houston High School and Houlka Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38851 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 38851, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38851 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houston High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 38851, MS Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
634 Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Houlka Attendance Center
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
510 Griffin Ave.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 568-2772
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Houston Alternative School
Alternative School
632 Starkville Rd.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Houston Career & Technology Ed.
Vocational School
634-a Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 38851 Mississippi

38851, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Houston Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
632 Starkville Rd.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Gr: 6-12
Houston Career & Technology Ed. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
634-a Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Gr: 9-12
Houston High School (Closed 2021)
634 Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Houston Lower Elementary School (Closed 2021)
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Gr: PK-2 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Houston Middle School (Closed 2021)
632-a Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Houston Upper Elementary School (Closed 2021)
452 Pittsboro Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Gr: 3-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 38851, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 38851, MS include Houston High School and Houlka Attendance Center.
How many public high schools are located in 38851?
4 public high schools are located in 38851.
What is the racial composition of students in 38851?
38851 public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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