For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,025 students in Walthall County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Walthall County, MS are Salem 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Walthall County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Walthall County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tylertown High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Walthall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem
(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 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
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 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Walthall County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Walthall County, MS include Salem and Tylertown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walthall County?
3 public high schools are located in Walthall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walthall County?
Walthall County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Walthall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Walthall County include: Tylertown High School vs. Salem, Salem vs. Tylertown High School
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