Schools in Charleston, MS

The city of Charleston, Mississippi is home to three public schools serving grades K-12: Charleston Elementary School, Charleston High School, and Charleston Middle School. These schools are part of the East Tallahatchie Consol School District and face significant challenges, with all three schools performing well below the state average on academic measures.

None of the Charleston schools stand out as high-performing, with all three receiving low rankings and proficiency rates compared to other schools in Mississippi. Charleston Elementary School ranks 361 out of 383 elementary schools, Charleston High School ranks 221 out of 232 high schools, and Charleston Middle School ranks 230 out of 266 middle schools in the state. Proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and schools.

Additionally, the Charleston schools face high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 23.9% to 24.9%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance. All three schools also have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the area. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, the overall data suggests a need for comprehensive improvement efforts across the Charleston school district to address the consistently poor performance and support student success.