Summary:
Webb, Mississippi, is served by a single public school, West Tallahatchie High School, which covers grades 7 through 12 and enrolls 297 students, all within the West Tallahatchie School District. Because there is only one school, all comparisons are made against state averages and the school's own past performance. Nearly all students (98.99%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student-teacher ratio is a moderate 13.4 to 1. The school has a 1-star rating and its district ranks 113 out of 134 in Mississippi, putting it in the 16th percentile.
Academically, the picture is mixed. The most encouraging result is 7th grade math, where proficiency jumped from 24.5% to 61.5% in one year—now slightly above the state average of 57.7%. U.S. History end-of-course scores were also close to the state mark (64.9% vs. 69.7%). However, English Language Arts proficiency is consistently below half the state average, with only 15.3% of 7th graders and 21.5% of 8th graders proficient in 2025–2026. Science and Algebra I also trail the state. The graduation rate is 80.0%, well below the state's 89.2%, and chronic absenteeism is a serious concern at 41.5%—nearly double the statewide rate of 23.9%.
One key takeaway is that the school's statewide ranking has slipped from the 33rd percentile in 2023–2024 to the 17th percentile in 2025–2026, even though some individual scores improved; other schools are advancing faster. Also, because the school serves both middle and high school grades, 7th and 8th graders share the campus with older students, which shapes the learning environment. With poverty and absenteeism as major barriers, the school's bright spots—like the strong 7th grade math result—show potential, but sustained support in literacy and attendance will be essential for improvement.
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