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Chickasaw County

Mississippi · Public K-12

Public education in Chickasaw County reaches 2,709 students across 11 schools. Chickasaw County School District is the largest district at 2,197 students. The level mix is 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Chickasaw County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,709
-105 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
39%
was 38%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
47%
was 54%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
2 districts
Enrollment
2,709
NCES CCD
Median income
$43,586
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
79.0%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
3
1,097 students
Middle
2
477 students
High
5
678 students
Combined / other
1
457 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Chickasaw County School District
2,197 students · 2 districts in Chickasaw County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Chickasaw County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
50%
Hispanic
1%
Black
48%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
38%
Hispanic
7%
Black
47%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
38
24.8% under 18

Test scores in Chickasaw County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 8 schools in Chickasaw County ranked by score →

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Houston High SchoolHoustonHigh09-12529·
Houston Lower Elementary SchoolHoustonElementaryPK-02472·
Houlka Attendance CenterHoulkaCombinedPK-12457·
Houston Upper ElementaryHoustonElementary03-05387·
Houston Middle SchoolHoustonMiddle06-08352·
Okolona Elementary SchoolOkolonaElementaryKG-05238·
Okolona High SchoolOkolonaHigh09-12149·
Okolona Middle SchoolOkolonaMiddle06-08125·
HOUSTON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLHoustonHigh06-120·
HOUSTON CAREER & TECHNOLOGY ED.HoustonHigh09-120·
OKOLONA VOC COMPLEXOkolonaHigh09-120·

Cities in Chickasaw County

Houston6 schoolsOkolona4 schoolsHoulka1 school

About Chickasaw County

In Mississippi, Chickasaw County is a small county of about 16,915 residents. 11 public schools across the county serves about 2,709 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $43,586 a year, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 19%. That income level is 13% lower than the Mississippi median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Chickasaw County is built around 3 elementary schools (1,097 students), 2 middle schools (477), 5 high schools (678), and 1 combined or other schools.

Chickasaw County School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,197 students across Chickasaw County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 4%: 2,814 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,709 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Chickasaw County added 1 school, going from 7 to 8. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment shrank from 54% to 47%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Chickasaw County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Chickasaw County?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, with a combined enrollment of about 2,709.
How many high schools are in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County, Mississippi has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 678 students.
How many middle schools are in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County, Mississippi has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 477 students.
How many elementary schools are in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County, Mississippi has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,097 students.
What is the largest school district in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County School District is the largest school district in Chickasaw County, serving approximately 2,197 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County has roughly 16,915 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Chickasaw County?
Median household income in Chickasaw County is $43,586, below the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 19.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Chickasaw County?
Approximately 12.0% of adults 25 and older in Chickasaw County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Chickasaw County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 79.0% of students in Chickasaw County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Mississippi county average of 82.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chickasaw County schools?
Across Chickasaw County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.5 to 1.

Chickasaw County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data