Summary:
Zip code 38851 is home to just one high school, Houston High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 in the Chickasaw County School District in Mississippi.
Houston High School is an improving school that currently ranks 72nd out of 224 high schools statewide, up from the 58th percentile in prior years to the 68th percentile. Its graduation rate of 92.9% beats both the district (90.5%) and the state (89.2%). In the most recent testing year, the school outperformed both the district and state in Algebra I (73.6% proficient), English II (53.9%), and Biology (68.3%). That said, U.S. History proficiency lagged at 64.7% in the prior year, about 5 points below the state average, making it the one clear academic weak spot. The school also serves a student body where nearly 65% qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet it still manages to exceed state averages in core subjects.
The biggest concern for parents is chronic absenteeism. A striking 43.5% of Houston High students were chronically absent, compared to just 23.6% for the district and 23.9% statewide — almost double. This is especially curious given the school’s strong graduation rate and test scores, and suggests that reducing missed days could lead to even better outcomes. On a positive note, the student-teacher ratio is a low 12.2 to 1, meaning smaller class sizes and more individual attention. Overall, Houston High School is a solid, improving choice in the area, with strong math, English, and science results and a supportive learning environment, though attendance and U.S. History are areas that need attention.
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