Dexter Elementary School

Dexter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tylertown, MS, part of the WALTHALL CO SCHOOL DIST. The school serves approximately 77 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0/10, placing it in the 99.3th percentile among MS schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 28% proficiency in math and 35% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $39,063, where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 77 students, Dexter Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1, Dexter Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Dexter Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.