Tylertown High School

Tylertown High School is a regular public school located in the remote rural area of Tylertown, Mississippi. Serving students from seventh through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 545 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1 with 38 full-time equivalent teachers. The school's MySchoolScout rating is 3.4 out of 10, placing it at #754 among the 865 schools in Mississippi.

With academic scores around 2.1/10, Tylertown High School has some work to do in improving proficiency levels, with only 20% of students meeting or exceeding standards in ELA and reading, and 22% doing so in math. Despite these challenges, the school focuses on student development and supports its community through various programs and activities. The setting is quite rural, offering a close-knit environment where students can build strong relationships with their peers and teachers.

Tylertown High School sits at the heart of this small, tight-knit Mississippi town.

While current test scores at Tylertown High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Tylertown High 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.