Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Houlka Attendance Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houlka Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Houlka Attendance Center's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Houlka Attendance Center ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houlka Attendance Center is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
40%
47%
White
53%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houlka Attendance Center's ranking?
Houlka Attendance Center is ranked #350 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Houlka Attendance Center often compared to?
Houlka Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like North Pontotoc High School, Saltillo High School, Shannon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houlka Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Houlka Attendance Center is 80%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Houlka Attendance Center?
468 students attend Houlka Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Houlka Attendance Center students are White, 40% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Houlka Attendance Center?
Houlka Attendance Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Houlka Attendance Center offer ?
Houlka Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Houlka Attendance Center part of?
Houlka Attendance Center is part of Chickasaw Co School District.
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