For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,689 students in Walthall Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Walthall Co School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
1,689 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Walthall Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
1,048 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
62%
47%
# White Students
553 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
33%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
138
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
111
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
150
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
136
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
91
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
107
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
37
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,352 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,633 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,352
$12,094
Spending / Student
$11,633
$11,965
Best Walthall Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Attendance Center
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
881 Highway 27 North
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2580
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2580
Grades: K-12
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
927 Highway 48 East
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3985
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3985
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
Rank: #33.
Tylertown Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 Ball Avenue
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2149
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2149
Grades: PK-3
| 380 students
Rank: #44.
Tylertown Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 Broad Street
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3561
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3561
Grades: 4-6
| 240 students
Rank: #55.
Tylertown High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 High School Road
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3370
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3370
Grades: 7-12
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walthall Co Career And Tech Center
Vocational School
803 Ball Avenue
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 222-1500
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 222-1500
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walthall Co School Dist School District?
Walthall Co School Dist School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,689 students.
What is the rank of Walthall Co School Dist School District?
Walthall Co School Dist School District is ranked #86 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Walthall Co School Dist School District?
62% of Walthall Co School Dist School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walthall Co School Dist School District?
Walthall Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Walthall Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,633 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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