For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 548 students in West Tallahatchie School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in West Tallahatchie School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
548 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Tallahatchie School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
94%
45%
% White
1%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,263 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,679 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,263
$12,408
Spending / Student
$14,679
$12,276
Best West Tallahatchie School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Tallahatchie High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11510 U. S. Hwy 49 E.
Webb, MS 38966
(662) 375-8829
Webb, MS 38966
(662) 375-8829
Gr: 7-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
R.h. Bearden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6442 Friendship Road West
Sumner, MS 38957
(662) 375-8304
Sumner, MS 38957
(662) 375-8304
Gr: K-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
North Delta Alternative School
Alternative School
11510 U. S. Highway 49 E
Webb, MS 38966
(662) 375-8829
Webb, MS 38966
(662) 375-8829
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Tallahatchie School District?
West Tallahatchie School District manages 3 public schools serving 548 students.
What is the rank of West Tallahatchie School District?
West Tallahatchie School District is ranked #129 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Tallahatchie School District?
94% of West Tallahatchie School District students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Tallahatchie School District?
West Tallahatchie School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is West Tallahatchie School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,679 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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