Houston High School vs Yazoo City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 173 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
Yazoo City High School
Yazoo City · Public high · Grades 9–12
531 students
| Measure | Houston High School Houston, Mississippi | Yazoo City High School Yazoo City, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 197 | #195 of 197 |
| National rank | #8859 of 16,910 | #16618 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 529 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 11% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Houston | Yazoo City |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 9.9).
- •Houston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Houston High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 19.0).
- •Yazoo City High School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 529.
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 Yazoo City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Houston High School ranks higher (48.2 vs 9.9 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 Yazoo City High School?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Houston and Yazoo City in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston High School: 529. Yazoo City High School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston High School and Yazoo City High School rank in Mississippi?
Houston High School is 60th of 197 and Yazoo City High School is 195th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).