East Tallahatchie Consol Sch School District

411 East Cheastnut Street
Charleston, MS 38921
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 800 students in East Tallahatchie Consol Sch School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in East Tallahatchie Consol Sch School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
800 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Tallahatchie Consol Sch School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#139 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
52%
10%
42%
27%
55%
87%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
% Black
88%
47%
% White
9%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,816 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,466 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,816
$12,205
Spending / Student
$13,466
$12,074

Best East Tallahatchie Consol Sch School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 N. Cossar
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
412 E. Chestnut St.
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17 Oak Grove Road
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2115
Gr: 5-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
E Tallahatchie Voc Center
Vocational School
310 N. Cossar Street
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5524
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Tallahatchie Consol Sch School District?
East Tallahatchie Consol Sch School District manages 4 public schools serving 800 students.
What is the rank of East Tallahatchie Consol Sch School District?
East Tallahatchie Consol Sch School District is ranked #139 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Tallahatchie Consol Sch School District?
88% of East Tallahatchie Consol Sch School District students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Tallahatchie Consol Sch School District?
East Tallahatchie Consol Sch School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is East Tallahatchie Consol Sch School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,466 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 800 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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