West Tallahatchie School District

6470 Friendship West Road
Sumner, MS 38957
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

West Tallahatchie School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 554 students in West Tallahatchie School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in West Tallahatchie School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
3 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
554 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

West Tallahatchie 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MS)
#140 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West Tallahatchie   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
4%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Tallahatchie   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11%
35%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Tallahatchie   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-89%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Tallahatchie   School District and public school graduation rate of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
548 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
99%
47%
# White Students
4 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
1%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
37
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
50
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
7
6,902

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,065 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,520 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of West Tallahatchie   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$8 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart display total spending of West Tallahatchie   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,065
$12,094
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Tallahatchie   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,520
$11,965
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Tallahatchie   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Tallahatchie School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Tallahatchie High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11510 U. S. Hwy 49 E.
Webb, MS 38966
(662) 375-8829
Grades: 7-12
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
R H Bearden Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
121 S. Jennings St.
Sumner, MS 38957
(662) 375-8392
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Delta Alternative School
Alternative School
11510 U. S. Highway 49 E
Webb, MS 38966
(662) 375-8829
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Tallahatchie School District?
West Tallahatchie School District manages 3 public schools serving 554 students.
What is the rank of West Tallahatchie School District?
West Tallahatchie School District is ranked #135 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Tallahatchie School District?
99% of West Tallahatchie School District students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Tallahatchie School District?
West Tallahatchie School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is West Tallahatchie School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,520 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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