For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,066 students in Tylertown, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tylertown, MS are Dexter Elementary School, Salem and Tylertown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tylertown, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Tylertown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tylertown, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Salem
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
881 Highway 27 North
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2580
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2580
Gr: K-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Tylertown High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 High School Road
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3370
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3370
Gr: 7-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Tylertown, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
613 Broad Street
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3561
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3561
Gr: 5-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tylertown, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tylertown, MS include Dexter Elementary School, Salem and Tylertown High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tylertown?
3 public middle schools are located in Tylertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Tylertown?
Tylertown public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Tylertown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tylertown include: Tylertown High School vs. Salem, Dexter Elementary School vs. Salem, Salem vs. Tylertown High School
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