For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,111 students in Oktibbeha County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oktibbeha County, MS are West Elementary School, Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School and Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oktibbeha County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oktibbeha County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oktibbeha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
127 Sturgis Maben Road
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200-c Dr. Martin Luther King D
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Grades: 2-4
| 1,061 students
Rank: #33.
Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11200 Ms Hwy 182
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Grades: 6-7
| 692 students
Rank: #44.
Overstreet Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 South Jackson Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
Grades: 5
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center Alternative
Alternative School
2926 Sisteenth Section Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Greenfield Drive
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Grades: PK-1
| 891 students
Oktibbeha County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2926 Sixteenth Section Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
200-c Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4100
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4100
Grades: 5
| 350 students
200-c Dr. Martin Luther King D
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Grades: 3-4
| 711 students
127 Sturgis Maben Road
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Oktibbeha County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oktibbeha County, MS include West Elementary School, Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School and Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oktibbeha County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Oktibbeha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oktibbeha County?
Oktibbeha County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Oktibbeha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Oktibbeha County include: West Elementary School vs. Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School, West Elementary School vs. Sudduth Elementary School
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