Enrollment
529
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, MS
Houston High School
Federal NCES profile for Houston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280020001536
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Houston, MS.
School address
District: Chickasaw Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280020001536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.1%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Houston High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Houston High School
Houston High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Houston, Mississippi, enrolling 529 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 88% of Mississippi schools and 20% above the 13.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 73.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 529 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Chickasaw Co School Dist also operates Houston Lower Elementary (472 students) and Houlka Attendance Center (457 students) alongside Houston High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Houston High School compares
Houston High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▼ 9% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
African American 35.3%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Houston High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chickasaw Co School Dist, which includes Houston High School.
$9,753
Per student
-19%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 57.7%
Federal 23.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Houston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Lower Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houlka Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~529 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Houston High School
How many students attend Houston High School?
Houston High School has 529 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston High School is 16:1, which is 20% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houston High School?
73.1% of students at Houston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston High School?
The largest demographic group at Houston High School is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Houston, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston High School?
Houston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Houston High School rank among public schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Houston, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Houston on the city page.
Is Houston High School a good school?
Houston High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chickasaw Co School Dist?
Besides Houston High School, Chickasaw Co School Dist also operates Houston Lower Elementary (472 students), Houlka Attendance Center (457 students), and Houston Upper Elementary (387 students). See the Chickasaw Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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