For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,218 students in North Tippah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in North Tippah School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
1,218 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Tippah School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.1%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
83%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,507 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,119 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,507
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,119
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Tippah School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chalybeate Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2471 Hwy 354
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-4311
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-4311
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Attendance Center
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Commerce St.
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-6471
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-6471
Gr: K-13 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Falkner Attendance Center
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20350 Hwy 15
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Gr: PK-13 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Tippah School District?
North Tippah School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,218 students.
What is the rank of North Tippah School District?
North Tippah School District is ranked #57 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 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 North Tippah School District?
83% of North Tippah School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Tippah School District?
North Tippah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is North Tippah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,119 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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