Starkville High School

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Starkville High School ranks 160 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Starkville High School is a public high school serving 1,076 students in grades 9-12 in Starkville, Mississippi, which is part of the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District. The school faces several challenges, including lower test scores, a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and a relatively low ranking compared to other Mississippi high schools.

Starkville High School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (67.57%) compared to the state average, in contrast to the nearby West Lowndes High School, which has an even higher percentage of African American students (96.75%). The school's test scores, as measured by the MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program), are generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Algebra I (48.2%), English II (42.9%), and Biology (47.8%) all falling below the state averages. Starkville High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi high schools, with a 2-star rating on the SchoolDigger system.

The extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Starkville High School suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. When compared to nearby high schools, such as East Webster High School and West Lowndes High School, Starkville High School's performance is generally lower. Addressing these issues and implementing effective strategies to support student learning and achievement could be crucial for the school's future success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

603 Yellowjacket Drive
Starkville, MS 39759

(662) 324-4130

District: Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District

SchoolDigger Rank:
160^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,317

Feeder schools for Starkville High School:

Elementary:	Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary
	Sudduth Elementary School
	West Elementary School
Middle:	Overstreet Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 1,400

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.8%

White:

26.4%

Asian:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Starkville High School ranks worse than 70.2% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Starkville High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Starkville High School has the largest high school student body size in the Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District. Racial makeup is: African American (68.8%), White (26.4%), Asian (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Starkville High School is 15.1, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District! (See more...)

Compare Starkville High School employs 92.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Starkville High School is $15,317, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Starkville High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Starkville High School 160^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Starkville High School in the ranking list.)

Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District:

SchoolDigger ranks Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District 64^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Starkville High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2017	50.18	112^th	237	52.7%
2018	40.17	142^nd	233	39.1%
2019	29.68	159^th	233	31.8%
2021	26.80	166^th	231	28.1%
2022	33.91	156^th	228	31.6%
2023	33.28	155^th	226	31.4%
2024	29.84	160^th	228	29.8%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Starkville High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	393	1009	31	15	0	0	0	1448
2017	422	955	35	14	0	0	0	1426
2018	452	931	35	10	0	0	0	1428
2019	433	936	35	16	0	0	0	1420
2020	440	934	43	15	0	1	0	1433
2021	334	686	30	12	1	1	0	1064
2022	312	742	30	29	0	1	1	1115
2023	291	727	29	23	1	3	2	1076
2024	369	963	37	27	0	1	3	1400

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Starkville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	1448	81.0	17.8	68.8
2017	1426	79.6	17.8	67
2018	1428	80.8	17.6	63.7
2019	1420	75.7	18.7	65.9
2020	1433	68.6	20.8	64.4
2021	1064	49.9	21.2	99.7
2022	1115	53.3	20.9	99.7
2023	1076	71.9	14.9	99.7
2024	1400	92.5	15.1	65.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Starkville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	1448	81.0	17.8	68.8
2017	1426	79.6	17.8	67
2018	1428	80.8	17.6	63.7
2019	1420	75.7	18.7	65.9
2020	1433	68.6	20.8	64.4
2021	1064	49.9	21.2	99.7
2022	1115	53.3	20.9	99.7
2023	1076	71.9	14.9	99.7
2024	1400	92.5	15.1	65.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Starkville High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,303
2018	$10,894
2019	$11,047
2020	$12,854
2021	$13,473
2022	$15,317

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Starkville High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 159^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 155^th of 226 High schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Starkville High School)	25.7	16.7	9%
End of Course Algebra I (Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District)	35.4	44.8	9.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Starkville High School)	36.6	46.2	9.6%
End of Course English II (Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District)	36.6	46.2	9.6%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Starkville High School)	44.7	30.7	14%
End of Course Biology (Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District)	44.7	62	17.3%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Starkville High School)	43.2	63	19.8%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District)	43.2	63	19.8%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1420	1076	24.2%
African American	936	727	22.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	35	29	17.1%
Hispanic	16	23	43.8%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	433	291	32.8%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.9%	99.7%	33.8%

Schools Near Starkville High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Starkville High School	Public	9-12	603 Yellowjacket Drive	Starkville	39759	Oktibbeha County	Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 324-4130	1,400	93	15.1	65.6%	369 (26.4%)	963 (68.8%)	27 (1.9%)	37 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	29.8	160^th of 228 public high schools	29.8%		33.3	155^th of 226 public high schools	31.4%	5							48.2	42.9		47.8	58.4	$15,317
Millsaps Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	803 Louisville Road	Starkville	39759	Oktibbeha County	Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District	No	No	No	No	(662) 324-4170	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
The Learning Center Alternative	Public	5-12	2926 Sisteenth Section Road	Starkville	39759	Oktibbeha County	Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District	No	No	No	No	(662) 323-1462	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Point High School	Public	8-12	90 S. Eshman Avenue	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 494-5083	1,038	72	14.3	100.0%	155 (14.9%)	852 (82.1%)	14 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.3%)	31.9	158^th of 228 public high schools	30.7%		25.5	172^nd of 226 public high schools	23.9%	14			32.1			43.8	64.5	21.7	47.8	49.7	66.5	$13,330
West Point Vocational Comp	Public	9-12	3413 East Church Hill Road	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 494-6176	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Lowndes High School	Public	7-12	644 South Frontage Road	Columbus	39701	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 244-5070	216	27	7.8	100.0%	8 (3.7%)	208 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.5	180^th of 228 public high schools	21.1%		10.3	209^th of 226 public high schools	7.5%	29		24.0	17.2		44.0	48.2	78.6	10.6	48.2	40.7	55.6	$17,024
East Webster High School	Public	6-12	195 Old Cumberland Rd.	Maben	39750	Webster County	Webster County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 263-5321	458	29	15.8	47.2%	383 (83.6%)	65 (14.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	80.3	32^nd of 228 public high schools	86.0%		72.7	48^th of 226 public high schools	78.8%	16	32.3	43.4	34.4	63.9	83.0	68.9	79.4	57.7	62.3	72.4	92.3	$10,994

Frequently Asked Questions about Starkville High School

What district is Starkville High School in?

Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District

What schools feed into Starkville High School?

Starkville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary
Elementary : Sudduth Elementary School
Elementary : West Elementary School
Middle : Overstreet Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Starkville High School?

Students at Starkville High School are 69% African American, 26% White, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Starkville High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,400 students attended Starkville High School.

Is Starkville High School a good school?

Starkville High School ranks 160^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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