Chickasaw County School District

The Chickasaw County School District in Mississippi operates 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.41% to 78.67% across the schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, Houston Upper Elementary ranks 114 out of 383 Mississippi elementary schools and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts consistently strong test scores, with 69.3% of 4th graders and 63.3% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. Meanwhile, Houlka Attendance Center, an alternative school, impresses with its high 4-year graduation rate of 89.4% and strong performance in Algebra I and 5th grade science.

However, the district as a whole faces challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 23.9% to 24.9% across the schools. Additionally, several schools, particularly Houston Middle School and Houlka Attendance Center, struggle with English Language Arts proficiency, performing below the state average. These issues, coupled with the socioeconomic factors, suggest that the Chickasaw County School District has room for improvement, but also highlights the strengths of standout schools like Houston Upper Elementary and Houlka Attendance Center.