Chickasaw County Schools & Education
Chickasaw County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,698
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#41
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Chickasaw County
Measured School Summary
Chickasaw County faces educational challenges with a school score of 25/100 and a graduation rate of 88.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,698 per pupil, Chickasaw County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Chickasaw County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
11 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
25/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #41 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
88.6%
1.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,698
$256 below the state average
School coverage
11
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Chickasaw County has 11 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Chickasaw County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST carries most of the listed public-school system, with 7 of 11 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#41
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
2,214 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
OKOLONA SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
511 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Chickasaw County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Chickasaw County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Chickasaw County, Mississippi
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Small but Specialized Educational Landscape
Chickasaw County operates 11 public schools across two distinct districts, serving a total of 2,725 students. The infrastructure includes three elementary, two middle, and five high schools, plus one alternative learning center. This network provides a focused learning environment for the county's growing student population.
Two Districts Serving Chickasaw Students
The Chickasaw County School District is the region's largest provider, educating 2,214 students across seven different schools. The Okolona Separate School District serves an additional 511 students in four facilities. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county's borders.
Rural and Town School Environments
Most students attend one of the eight rural schools, though three schools are located in town settings. Houston High School is the largest campus with 499 students, while the average school size across the county is a manageable 341 students. This smaller scale ensures students are rarely just a number in a crowded hallway.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Chickasaw County
Reported Enrollment
2,725
11 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Chickasaw County
CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST
OKOLONA SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST
11 Public Schools in Chickasaw County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST | Houston, 38851Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 499 |
| HOULKA ATTENDANCE CENTER | Record | CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST | Houlka, 38850Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 490 |
| HOUSTON LOWER ELEMENTARY | Record | CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST | Houston, 38851Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 485 |
| HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST | Houston, 38851Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 402 |
| HOUSTON UPPER ELEMENTARY | Record | CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST | Houston, 38851Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 338 |
| OKOLONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | OKOLONA SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST | OKOLONA, 38860Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 229 |
| OKOLONA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | OKOLONA SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST | OKOLONA, 38860Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 158 |
| OKOLONA MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | OKOLONA SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST | OKOLONA, 38860Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 124 |
| HOUSTON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | Record | CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST | Houston, 38851Town: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| HOUSTON CAREER & TECHNOLOGY ED. | Record | CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST | Houston, 38851Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| OKOLONA VOC COMPLEX | Record | OKOLONA SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST | OKOLONA, 38860Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
HOULKA ATTENDANCE CENTER
CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST
Houlka, 38850 / Rural: Distant
HOUSTON LOWER ELEMENTARY
CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST
Houston, 38851 / Rural: Fringe
HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST
Houston, 38851 / Town: Remote
HOUSTON UPPER ELEMENTARY
CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST
Houston, 38851 / Town: Remote
OKOLONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OKOLONA SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST
OKOLONA, 38860 / Rural: Distant
OKOLONA HIGH SCHOOL
OKOLONA SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST
OKOLONA, 38860 / Rural: Distant
OKOLONA MIDDLE SCHOOL
OKOLONA SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST
OKOLONA, 38860 / Rural: Distant
HOUSTON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST
Houston, 38851 / Town: Remote
HOUSTON CAREER & TECHNOLOGY ED.
CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST
Houston, 38851 / Rural: Fringe
OKOLONA VOC COMPLEX
OKOLONA SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST
OKOLONA, 38860 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,698
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Chickasaw County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Chickasaw County, Mississippi?
Chickasaw County operates 11 public schools across two distinct districts, serving a total of 2,725 students. The infrastructure includes three elementary, two middle, and five high schools, plus one alternative learning center. This network provides a focused learning environment for the county's growing student population.
What are the major school districts in Chickasaw County, Mississippi?
The Chickasaw County School District is the region's largest provider, educating 2,214 students across seven different schools. The Okolona Separate School District serves an additional 511 students in four facilities. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county's borders.
What is the school experience like in Chickasaw County?
Most students attend one of the eight rural schools, though three schools are located in town settings. Houston High School is the largest campus with 499 students, while the average school size across the county is a manageable 341 students. This smaller scale ensures students are rarely just a number in a crowded hallway.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.