For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,177 students in Tylertown, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tylertown, MS are Dexter Elementary School, Salem Attendance Center and Tylertown Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tylertown, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tylertown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tylertown, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
927 Highway 48 East
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3985
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3985
Grades: K-8
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Attendance Center
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
881 Highway 27 North
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2580
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2580
Grades: K-12
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Tylertown Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
813 Ball Avenue
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2149
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2149
Grades: PK-3
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Tylertown Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Broad Street
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3561
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3561
Grades: 4-6
| 242 students
Tylertown, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
613 Broad Street
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3561
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3561
Grades: 5-6
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tylertown, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tylertown, MS include Dexter Elementary School, Salem Attendance Center and Tylertown Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tylertown?
4 public elementary schools are located in Tylertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Tylertown?
Tylertown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Tylertown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tylertown include: Tylertown Primary School vs. Salem Attendance Center, Salem Attendance Center vs. Tylertown Primary School
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