Tallahatchie County Schools & Education
Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,725
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#7
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Tallahatchie County
Measured School Summary
Tallahatchie County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.2%.
Funding Context
At $5,725 per pupil, Tallahatchie County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 60% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Tallahatchie County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #7 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
93.2%
6.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,725
$229 below the state average
School coverage
7
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Tallahatchie County has 7 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Tallahatchie County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Tallahatchie County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#7
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 16 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
EAST TALLAHATCHIE CONSOL SCH DIST
Elementary to high school visible
853 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
WEST TALLAHATCHIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
513 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
EAST TALLAHATCHIE CONSOL SCH DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Tallahatchie County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Tallahatchie County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Concentrated Network with High Graduation Rates
Tallahatchie County educates 1,366 students across seven public schools, overseen by two distinct districts. The landscape includes four high schools and two elementary schools, ensuring significant focus on secondary education completion.
Leading the State in Graduation Success
With a 93.2% graduation rate, Tallahatchie County significantly outperforms the state average of 87.1% and the national benchmark of 87%. This success comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $5,725, which remains below the national median of $13,000.
Two Districts Serving East and West
The East Tallahatchie Consolidated School District is the larger of the two, serving 853 students across four schools. The West Tallahatchie School District manages the remaining 513 students, and no charter schools currently operate in the county.
Small, Rural Schools Offer Personalized Attention
Schools here are intimate, averaging just 273 students per campus across rural and town locales. Charleston Elementary is the largest school with 305 students, while R H Bearden Elementary provides a smaller setting with 253 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Tallahatchie County
Reported Enrollment
1,366
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Tallahatchie County
EAST TALLAHATCHIE CONSOL SCH DIST
WEST TALLAHATCHIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
7 Public Schools in Tallahatchie County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | EAST TALLAHATCHIE CONSOL SCH DIST | CHARLESTON, 38921Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 305 |
| CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | EAST TALLAHATCHIE CONSOL SCH DIST | CHARLESTON, 38921Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 275 |
| CHARLESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | EAST TALLAHATCHIE CONSOL SCH DIST | CHARLESTON, 38921Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 273 |
| WEST TALLAHATCHIE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | WEST TALLAHATCHIE SCHOOL DISTRICT | WEBB, 38966Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 260 |
| R H BEARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WEST TALLAHATCHIE SCHOOL DISTRICT | Sumner, 38957Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 253 |
| E TALLAHATCHIE VOC CENTER | Record | EAST TALLAHATCHIE CONSOL SCH DIST | CHARLESTON, 38921Town: Remote | 7–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| NORTH DELTA ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | Record | WEST TALLAHATCHIE SCHOOL DISTRICT | WEBB, 38966Rural: Remote | 5–12 | Alternative | 0 |
CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EAST TALLAHATCHIE CONSOL SCH DIST
CHARLESTON, 38921 / Town: Remote
CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
EAST TALLAHATCHIE CONSOL SCH DIST
CHARLESTON, 38921 / Town: Remote
CHARLESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
EAST TALLAHATCHIE CONSOL SCH DIST
CHARLESTON, 38921 / Rural: Fringe
WEST TALLAHATCHIE HIGH SCHOOL
WEST TALLAHATCHIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
WEBB, 38966 / Rural: Remote
R H BEARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST TALLAHATCHIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Sumner, 38957 / Rural: Remote
E TALLAHATCHIE VOC CENTER
EAST TALLAHATCHIE CONSOL SCH DIST
CHARLESTON, 38921 / Town: Remote
NORTH DELTA ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
WEST TALLAHATCHIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
WEBB, 38966 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,725
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi?
Tallahatchie County educates 1,366 students across seven public schools, overseen by two distinct districts. The landscape includes four high schools and two elementary schools, ensuring significant focus on secondary education completion.
How do schools in Tallahatchie County perform academically?
With a 93.2% graduation rate, Tallahatchie County significantly outperforms the state average of 87.1% and the national benchmark of 87%. This success comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $5,725, which remains below the national median of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi?
The East Tallahatchie Consolidated School District is the larger of the two, serving 853 students across four schools. The West Tallahatchie School District manages the remaining 513 students, and no charter schools currently operate in the county.
What is the school experience like in Tallahatchie County?
Schools here are intimate, averaging just 273 students per campus across rural and town locales. Charleston Elementary is the largest school with 305 students, while R H Bearden Elementary provides a smaller setting with 253 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.