- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tylertown, MS
Tylertown High School
Federal NCES profile for Tylertown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280444000836
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tylertown High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Tylertown · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tylertown High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tylertown High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Tylertown, MS.
School address
District: Walthall Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280444000836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Tylertown High School grew from 509 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 39.1 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 280444000836 · Tylertown, MS Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem Attendance Center (469 students)
Tylertown High School grew from 509 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE held 39.1 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Tylertown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tylertown High School
523 students
- Salem Attendan
Salem Attendance Center
469 students
- Tylertown Prim
Tylertown Primary School
395 students
- Tylertown Elem
Tylertown Elementary School
234 students
- Dexter Element 74
Dexter Elementary School
74 students
What this shows Tylertown High School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tylertown High School compares
Tylertown High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 80.5%
White 9.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Tylertown High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Walthall Co School Dist reports $12,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tylertown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tylertown Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tylertown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tylertown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Tylertown
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tylertown High School
How many students attend Tylertown High School?
Tylertown High School has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tylertown, MS. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tylertown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tylertown High School is 13.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tylertown High School?
100.0% of students at Tylertown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tylertown High School?
The largest demographic group at Tylertown High School is African American at 80.5% of enrollment, in Tylertown, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tylertown High School?
Tylertown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tylertown High School rank among schools in Tylertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Tylertown High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Tylertown, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tylertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Walthall Co School Dist?
Besides Tylertown High School, Walthall Co School Dist also operates Salem Attendance Center (469 students), Tylertown Primary School (395 students), and Tylertown Elementary School (234 students). See the Walthall Co School Dist district page for the complete list.