For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 797 students in East Tallahatchie 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 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
797 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Tallahatchie 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.
Overall District Rank
#139 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
55%
Graduation Rate
87%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.5%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
86%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
8%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,245 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,742 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$13 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,245
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,742
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best East Tallahatchie School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 N. Cossar
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
412 E. Chestnut St.
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17 Oak Grove Road
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2115
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2115
Gr: 5-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
E Tallahatchie Voc Center
Vocational School
310 N. Cossar Street
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5524
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5524
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Tallahatchie School District?
East Tallahatchie School District manages 4 public schools serving 797 students.
What is the rank of East Tallahatchie School District?
East Tallahatchie 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 School District?
86% of East Tallahatchie School District students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Tallahatchie School District?
East Tallahatchie School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is East Tallahatchie School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,742 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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