Houston School District

The Houston School District is located in Houston, MS and includes 4 schools that serve 1,984 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Houston School District spends $6,662 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Houston School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MS state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Houston School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Houston School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Houston School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.