- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280020001536
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston High School earns 38/100 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
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Houston High School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 280020001536 · Houston, MS High · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 16:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston Lower Elementary (472 students)
Houston High School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Houston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Houston High School
529 students
- Houston Lower
Houston Lower Elementary
472 students
- Houlka Attenda
Houlka Attendance Center
457 students
- Houston Upper
Houston Upper Elementary
387 students
- Houston Middle
Houston Middle School
352 students
What this shows Houston High School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston High School compares
Houston High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Chickasaw Co School Dist reports $11,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~529 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.