For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,722 students in Tylertown, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Tylertown, MS are Dexter Elementary School, Salem Attendance Center and Tylertown Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tylertown, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Tylertown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tylertown, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
927 Highway 48 East
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3985
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3985
Gr: K-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Salem Attendance Center
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
881 Highway 27 North
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2580
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2580
Gr: K-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Tylertown Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
813 Ball Avenue
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2149
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2149
Gr: PK-3 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Tylertown Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Broad Street
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3561
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3561
Gr: 4-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Tylertown High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 High School Road
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3370
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3370
Gr: 7-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Walthall Co Career And Tech Center
Vocational School
803 Ball Avenue
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 222-1500
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 222-1500
Gr: 10-12
Tylertown, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
613 Broad Street
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3561
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3561
Gr: 5-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tylertown, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Tylertown, MS include Dexter Elementary School, Salem Attendance Center and Tylertown Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Tylertown?
6 public schools are located in Tylertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Tylertown?
Tylertown public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Tylertown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tylertown include: Tylertown Primary School vs. Salem Attendance Center, Tylertown High School vs. Salem Attendance Center, Salem Attendance Center vs. Tylertown Primary School
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