Serving 511 students in grades 9-12, Houston High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 511 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Houston High School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Houston High School is ranked #171 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Houston High School?
511 students attend Houston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Houston High School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston High School?
Houston High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Houston High School offer ?
Houston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Houston High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 511 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
