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7.6avg / 10

Walthall Co School Dist School District

School District · Tylertown, Mississippi

Students: 1,722
Teachers (FTE): 143

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,722

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#9 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.3

above Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,756

+$144 vs Mississippi median

District size

1,722 students

Typical than Mississippi median

The short answer

Walthall Co School Dist ranks #9 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Walthall Co School Dist's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tylertown Primary School (8.8/10), Dexter Elementary School (7.8/10), and Salem Attendance Center (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Salem Attendance Center

STAAR proficiency rose +34.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Walthall Co School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Walthall Co School Dist

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Tylertown Primary School8.8 / 10
2Dexter Elementary School7.8 / 10
3Salem Attendance Center7.4 / 10
4Tylertown High School7.1 / 10
5Tylertown Elementary School7.1 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Walthall Co School Dist

Walthall Co School Dist is a Tylertown, Mississippi school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,722 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. District-level spending was $12,756 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.6/10, Walthall Co School Dist is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Tylertown Primary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Walthall Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 33.2% and ELA proficiency of 33.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Walthall Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency33.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency33.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Walthall Co School Dist with test data.

Schools in Walthall Co School Dist

5 schools

District Details

State
Mississippi
City
Tylertown
Total Enrollment
1,722
Teachers (FTE)
143
District spending per student
$12,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Walthall Co School Dist?

Walthall Co School Dist has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Walthall Co School Dist?

The average composite rating for Walthall Co School Dist is 7.6/10. 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 Walthall Co School Dist?

Walthall Co School Dist's district-level spending was $12,756 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 Walthall Co School Dist?

The average student-teacher ratio in Walthall Co School Dist is 12:1.

What is the top-rated school in Walthall Co School Dist?

Tylertown Primary School is the highest-rated school in Walthall Co School Dist with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Walthall Co School Dist?

Across schools in Walthall Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Walthall Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Walthall Co School Dist has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 5 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
7.6/10
Math Proficiency
33.2%
ELA Proficiency
33.8%

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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