North Tippah School Dist School District
School District · Falkner, Mississippi
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem
Enrollment
1,287
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem
Enrollment
1,287
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#29 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,112
$1,500 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,287 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
The short answer
North Tippah School Dist ranks #29 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. North Tippah School Dist's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chalybeate Elementary School (7.6/10), Walnut Attendance Center (7.2/10), and Falkner Attendance Center (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +29.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among North Tippah School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in North Tippah School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chalybeate Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Walnut Attendance Center | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Falkner Attendance Center | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Tippah School Dist
North Tippah School Dist is a Falkner, Mississippi school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,287 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. District-level spending was $11,112 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, North Tippah School Dist is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chalybeate Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, North Tippah School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 47.3% and ELA proficiency of 43.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in North Tippah School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Tippah School Dist with test data.
Schools in North Tippah School Dist
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Falkner
- Total Enrollment
- 1,287
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- District spending per student
- $11,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Tippah School Dist?
North Tippah School Dist has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Tippah School Dist?
The average composite rating for North Tippah School Dist is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in North Tippah School Dist?
North Tippah School Dist's district-level spending was $11,112 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Tippah School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Tippah School Dist is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Tippah School Dist?
Chalybeate Elementary School is the highest-rated school in North Tippah School Dist with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in North Tippah School Dist?
Across schools in North Tippah School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Tippah School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
North Tippah School Dist has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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