Tylertown High School

204 High School Road
Tylertown, MS 39667
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 509 students in grades 7-12, Tylertown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tylertown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Tylertown High School's student population of 509 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
509 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Tylertown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tylertown High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#721 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tylertown High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tylertown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tylertown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tylertown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Tylertown High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tylertown High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
81%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tylertown High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tylertown High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tylertown High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Tylertown High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Tylertown High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tylertown High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tylertown High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tylertown High School's ranking?
Tylertown High School is ranked #721 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Tylertown High School often compared to?
Tylertown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tylertown High School?
The graduation rate of Tylertown High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Tylertown High School?
509 students attend Tylertown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Tylertown High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tylertown High School?
Tylertown High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tylertown High School offer ?
Tylertown High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Tylertown High School part of?
Tylertown High School is part of Walthall Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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