West Tallahatchie School District
School District · Webb, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,014
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,014
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating West Tallahatchie School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Tallahatchie School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
R H Bearden Elementary School
Sumner · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Tallahatchie High School
Webb · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#86 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,014
+$6,402 vs Mississippi median
District size
535 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
STAAR proficiency rose +33.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among West Tallahatchie School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in West Tallahatchie School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R H Bearden Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | West Tallahatchie High School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Tallahatchie School District
West Tallahatchie School District is a Webb, Mississippi school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 535 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $19,014 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, West Tallahatchie School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is R H Bearden Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, West Tallahatchie School District students show an average math proficiency of 31.3% and ELA proficiency of 23.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Tallahatchie School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Tallahatchie School District with test data.
Schools in West Tallahatchie School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Webb
- Total Enrollment
- 535
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Tallahatchie School District?
West Tallahatchie School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Tallahatchie School District?
The average composite rating for West Tallahatchie School District is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Tallahatchie School District?
West Tallahatchie School District spends $19,014 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Tallahatchie School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Tallahatchie School District is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Tallahatchie School District?
R H Bearden Elementary School is the highest-rated school in West Tallahatchie School District with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in West Tallahatchie School District?
Across schools in West Tallahatchie School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 23.7%
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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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