Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Walnut Attendance Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walnut Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Walnut Attendance Center's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Walnut Attendance Center ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Attendance Center is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
11%
47%
White
82%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Attendance Center's ranking?
Walnut Attendance Center is ranked #343 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Walnut Attendance Center often compared to?
Walnut Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Chalybeate Elementary School, Falkner Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walnut Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Walnut Attendance Center is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Walnut Attendance Center?
490 students attend Walnut Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Walnut Attendance Center students are White, 11% 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 Walnut Attendance Center?
Walnut Attendance Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walnut Attendance Center offer ?
Walnut Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Attendance Center part of?
Walnut Attendance Center is part of North Tippah School District.
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