For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,690 students in Starkville, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 970 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Starkville, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Starkville, MS are Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School, Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School and Overstreet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Starkville, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Starkville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Starkville, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Gr: 2-4 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11200 Ms Hwy 182
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Gr: 6-7 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Overstreet Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 South Jackson Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
Gr: 5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Starkville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
603 Yellowjacket Drive
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4130
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,376 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Armstrong Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Mckee Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4070
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4070
Gr: 8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center Alternative
Alternative School
2926 Sisteenth Section Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Millsaps Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
803 Louisville Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4170
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4170
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
101 Greenfield Drive
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Gr: PK-1 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Starkville, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Starkville, MS include Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School, Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School and Overstreet Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Starkville?
8 public schools are located in Starkville.
What percentage of students in Starkville go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Starkville are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Starkville?
Starkville public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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