For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,287 students in North Tippah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in North Tippah School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
1,043 Schools
# Students
1,287 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Tippah School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
8%
47%
% White
85%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,141 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,477 is less than the state median of $12,074. 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
$10,141
$12,205
Spending / Student
$10,477
$12,074
Best North Tippah School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chalybeate Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2471 Hwy 354
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-4311
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-4311
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Attendance Center
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Commerce St.
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-6471
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-6471
Gr: K-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Falkner Attendance Center
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20350 Hwy 15
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Tippah School District?
North Tippah School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,287 students.
What is the rank of North Tippah School District?
North Tippah School District is ranked #58 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 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 North Tippah School District?
85% of North Tippah School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 $10,477 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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