For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,459 students in Tallahatchie County, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Tallahatchie County, MS are West Tallahatchie High School, Charleston High School and Charleston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tallahatchie County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Tallahatchie County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tallahatchie County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Tallahatchie High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11510 U. S. Hwy 49 E.
Webb, MS 38966
(662) 375-8829
Webb, MS 38966
(662) 375-8829
Grades: 7-12
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Charleston High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 N. Cossar
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
412 E. Chestnut St.
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
Grades: PK-4
| 333 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
R H Bearden Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 S. Jennings St.
Sumner, MS 38957
(662) 375-8392
Sumner, MS 38957
(662) 375-8392
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17 Oak Grove Road
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2115
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2115
Grades: 5-8
| 308 students
Rank: n/an/a
E Tallahatchie Voc Center
Vocational School
310 N. Cossar Street
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5524
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5524
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tallahatchie County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Tallahatchie County, MS include West Tallahatchie High School, Charleston High School and Charleston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tallahatchie County, MS?
7 public schools are located in Tallahatchie County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Tallahatchie County, MS?
Tallahatchie County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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