Chickasaw County School District

District Overview
Located at 636 Starkville Road in Houston, Mississippi, the Chickasaw County School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a rural remote community. Operating seven operational schools across the region, this non-charter district offers a complete educational trajectory spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as ungraded academic programs. According to national dataset context for the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a student body of 2,197 enrolled pupils, comprising 1,079 female and 1,118 male students. The student population represents a diverse community, including 1,017 White, 816 Black, 187 Hispanic, and 170 multiracial students, alongside small populations of Asian and American Indian learners.

To support its student body, the Chickasaw County School District relies on a substantial workforce totaling over 660 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional and operational framework includes 350 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, approximately 49 instructional aides, and nearly 256 dedicated support staff members who manage administrative, health, and facility services. This rich staffing structure ensures that students across all grade levels receive tailored instruction and foundational guidance tailored to a rural educational environment. Community members, families, and educational researchers seeking further details on the district's programs and administrative contacts can visit their official portal at houston.k12.ms.us or contact the central office directly at (662) 456-5259.
7
Total Schools
2,197
Total Students
359.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chickasaw County School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,017
Hispanic187
Black816
Asian5
Two or More170
American Indian2
  • White
    1,017 (46.3%)
  • Black
    816 (37.1%)
  • Hispanic
    187 (8.5%)
  • Two or More
    170 (7.7%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Chickasaw County School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High3
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:2,197*
Teachers (FTE):359.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.1