Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Tylertown Primary School 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tylertown Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Tylertown Primary School's student population of 378 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Teachers Teaching. Students Learning. Schools Improving.
School Mascot
Little Chiefs
School Rankings
Tylertown Primary School 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 Tylertown Primary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#521 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
74%
47%
White
22%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Little Chiefs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tylertown Primary School's ranking?
Tylertown Primary School is ranked #521 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Tylertown Primary School often compared to?
Tylertown Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Tylertown Primary School?
378 students attend Tylertown Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Tylertown Primary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tylertown Primary School?
Tylertown Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tylertown Primary School offer ?
Tylertown Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tylertown Primary School part of?
Tylertown Primary School is part of Walthall Co School District.
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