Houston High School vs Shannon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston High School
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
529 students
Shannon High School
Shannon · Public high · Grades 9–13
529 students
| Measure | Houston High School Houston, Mississippi | Shannon High School Shannon, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 197 | #136 of 197 |
| National rank | #8859 of 16,910 | #14290 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 529 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Houston | Shannon |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 25.5).
- •Houston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 79.6%).
- •Shannon High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.3).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Houston High School better than Shannon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Houston High School ranks higher (48.2 vs 25.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Houston High School and Shannon High School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Houston and Shannon in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston High School: 529. Shannon High School: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston High School and Shannon High School rank in Mississippi?
Houston High School is 60th of 197 and Shannon High School is 136th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).