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North Tippah School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,286 students in North Tippah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in North Tippah School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
1,286 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
North Tippah School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
108 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
9%
47%
# White Students
1,105 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
86%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
94
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
113
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
110
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
101
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
97
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
18
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,149 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,485 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,149
$12,143
Spending / Student
$10,485
$12,013
Best North Tippah School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chalybeate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2471 Hwy 354
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-4311
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-4311
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Commerce St.
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-6471
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-6471
Grades: K-12
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Falkner Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20350 Hwy 15
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Grades: PK-12
| 512 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Tippah School District?
North Tippah School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,286 students.
What is the rank of North Tippah School District?
North Tippah School District is ranked #60 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Tippah School District?
86% of North Tippah School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Tippah School District?
North Tippah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is North Tippah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,485 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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