Starkville High School
Starkville, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 324-4130
District: Starkville School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1376 students
Starkville High School, a public school located in Starkville, MS, serves grades 9-12 in the Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Starkville High School is a public school located in Starkville, MS. 1376 students attend Starkville High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| College Readiness | 5/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2018 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2023 4-year high school graduation rate data from Mississippi Department of Education, using 2023 Average ACT score data from Mississippi Department of Education, and using 2021 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from Mississippi Department of Education. |
Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.
Posted: April 5, 2025
I have had two graduates here. Both did AP and dual credit and had good teachers. some of my students got enough college credit they can can pick up a minor or start their masters early in college.
They both benefited from strong sports and arts experiences and we felt they had a good support through this time. It is an excellent option.
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Posted: August 13, 2015
I'm a parent of two recent SHS graduates (2013, 2015), and I can't say enough about how great our family's experience has been. It is THE choice for strong academics in Starkville - lots of AP courses (my children scored very well on all of their AP exams), plus excellent art, music, and athletics as well. It's a diverse student population (socioeconomic, cultural, racial), and that was a GOOD thing. The new Principal is fantastic and has a tremendous rapport with his staff as well as the students and their parents. This is just a great community school.
Posted: August 13, 2015
Starkville High School has excellent academic, athletic and extracurricular programs. Both of my children graduated from there recently and were well prepared for college. Lots of university professors send their kids there. The academic offerings are better than any other options in the area. Many teachers there have won statewide awards. Starkville is a great place to raise a family. One reason is its strong public schools.
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Posted: May 9, 2013
My daughter is about to graduate from Starkville High School, & she we have been very pleased with her experience there. She has had access to a variety of AP courses as well as lots of clubs with strong student participation. We believe she has been very well prepared for college, both academically & socially. She applied to & was accepted by several highly selective liberal arts schools. In addition, 3 SHS seniors were selected to be Presidential Scholars next fall at Mississippi State University. That's more than any other school in the state, public or private. Last year, SHS claimed over half of the state's perfect scores (5) on the AP European History exam (again, more than ANY other school in state). Kids who are serious about academics are given lots of opportunities to succeed here. Yes, it is a school of highs and lows socioeconomically (so don't let the test scores fool you). SHS has also enjoyed success on the playing field - and there are many choices for kids who want to play sports. SHS is diverse culturally thanks to the presence of many Mississippi State families. Bottom line: If academics are a top priority, SHS is the only choice in Starkville for high school.
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| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Columbus AFB | 25.2 mi. |
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