Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Salem ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Salem Attendance Center serves the northern part of Tylertown, MS, covering an area of approximately 69.2 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with distances from the school to the edge of the zone averaging about 6.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salem's student population of 469 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
'Teachers teaching. Students learning. Schools improving.'
School Rankings
Salem ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem's ranking?
Salem is ranked #437 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Salem often compared to?
Salemis often viewed alongside schools like Tylertown High School, Tylertown Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salem?
The graduation rate of Salem is 80%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Salem?
469 students attend Salem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Salem students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salem?
Salem has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salem offer ?
Salem offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem part of?
Salem is part of Walthall County School District.
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