Starkville High School is a public secondary school in Starkville, Mississippi, United States. It is the only high school in the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District, serving grades 9–12. It offers more than 140 courses, including over 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Serving 1,376 students in grades 9-12, Starkville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Starkville High School's student population of 1,376 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 132% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Year Founded
1899
School Motto
'Expect Excellence'
Average Class Size
306 students
School Rankings
Starkville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Starkville High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#596 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
66%
45%
White
27%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jackets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starkville High School's ranking?
Starkville High School is ranked #596 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Starkville High School?
The graduation rate of Starkville High School is 88%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Starkville High School?
1,376 students attend Starkville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Starkville High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Starkville High School?
Starkville High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Starkville High School offer ?
Starkville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Starkville High School part of?
Starkville High School is part of Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District.
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