For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,102 students in Walthall County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Walthall County, MS are Dexter Elementary School, Salem Attendance Center and Tylertown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walthall County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Walthall County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Walthall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Attendance Center
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
881 Highway 27 North
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2580
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2580
Grades: K-12
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Tylertown High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 High School Road
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3370
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3370
Grades: 7-12
| 545 students
Walthall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
613 Broad Street
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3561
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3561
Grades: 5-6
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Walthall County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Walthall County, MS include Dexter Elementary School, Salem Attendance Center and Tylertown High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Walthall County?
3 public middle schools are located in Walthall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walthall County?
Walthall County public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Walthall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Walthall County include: Tylertown High School vs. Salem Attendance Center, Salem Attendance Center vs. Tylertown High School
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