For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,025 students in Walthall County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Walthall County, MS are Salem Attendance Center and Tylertown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walthall County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Walthall County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Walthall County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tylertown High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Walthall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Attendance Center
(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 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
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 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: 10-12
Walthall County 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 high schools in Walthall County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Walthall County, MS include Salem Attendance Center and Tylertown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walthall County?
3 public high schools are located in Walthall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walthall County?
Walthall County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Walthall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Walthall County include: Tylertown High School vs. Salem Attendance Center, Salem Attendance Center vs. Tylertown High School
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