Walnut Attendance Center

280 Commerce St.
Walnut, MS 38683
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Walnut 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 40% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Walnut Attendance Center's student population of 543 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
543 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Walnut Attendance Center ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Attendance Center is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
#284 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
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40%
37%
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37%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walnut Attendance Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
2%
4%
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Black
9%
47%
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White
84%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart display the diversity score of Walnut Attendance Center and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walnut Attendance Center's ranking?
Walnut Attendance Center is ranked #284 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Walnut Attendance Center often compared to?
Walnut Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Chalybeate Elementary School, Falkner Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walnut Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Walnut Attendance Center is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Walnut Attendance Center?
543 students attend Walnut Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Walnut Attendance Center students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Attendance Center?
Walnut Attendance Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Attendance Center offer ?
Walnut Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Walnut Attendance Center part of?
Walnut Attendance Center is part of North Tippah School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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