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Chalybeate Elementary

Q: Is Chalybeate Elementary a good school?

Chalybeate Elementary ranks 140 th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

140^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Chalybeate Elementary is a small, rural PK-8 school in Walnut, Mississippi, serving 264 students in the North Tippah School District. The school has earned a 3-star rating from the state in both 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, ranking in the mid-60th percentile among all Mississippi schools. This makes it a solid mid-tier performer that compares favorably with most nearby rural elementary schools.

Compared with schools in the area, Chalybeate ranks ahead of Biggersville Elementary and Ashland Elementary School, and slightly behind Kossuth Elementary School and Ripley Elementary School. Where the school truly stands out is in the middle grades. Chalybeate is the only school in the nearby group that serves students through 8th grade, and its 7th and 8th grade math scores are well above state averages — 66.7% and 68.4% proficient in 2025-2026, respectively, versus 57.7% and 51.4% statewide. Eighth grade science is another highlight, with 79.0% of students proficient, far exceeding the state rate of 57.8%.

Chalybeate also posts strong attendance and small class sizes. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 12.2% is the second-lowest among nearby schools and well below the state average of 23.9%, and its 12.9 student-teacher ratio is the lowest in the comparison group. The school serves a high-poverty population — 78.8% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — yet it has steadily improved from a 1-star rating a decade ago to a consistent 3-star school. The main area needing attention is early elementary reading; 3rd grade ELA proficiency has swung sharply between years, and 4th grade ELA dipped below the state average in 2025-2026. Still, for parents seeking a community school that keeps students through 8th grade, Chalybeate offers strong math and science instruction, continuity, and a stable learning environment.

264

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,057

Per pupil spending ?

78.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2471 Hwy 354
Walnut, MS 38683

(662) 223-4311

District: North Tippah School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Hispanic:

1.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 30th percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (58% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 33 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Mississippi median (63rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg46%

Mississippi avg52%

Elementary school

140^th of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 33 pts since 2016

From bottom 30% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

50^th of 263

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 21 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

55^th of 133North Tippah School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	62.3	140 of 377	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.6	134 of 383	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.1	177 of 390	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.9	145 of 377	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.3	117 of 382	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.8	156 of 381	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.6	205 of 397	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.8	216 of 404	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	29.7	296 of 406	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	29.4	277 of 394	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	30.3	280 of 402	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	48.2	213 of 394	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	56.9	170 of 408	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.9	133 of 414	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.8	86 of 418	79.4%	★★★★☆
2010	47.8	225 of 403	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	59.8	164 of 392	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	73.8	93 of 394	76.4%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	78.2	50 of 263	81.0%	★★★★☆
2025	73.0	68 of 266	74.4%	★★★★☆
2024	56.2	115 of 264	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.8	66 of 243	72.8%	★★★★☆
2022	74.4	59 of 257	77.0%	★★★★☆
2021	77.8	49 of 257	80.9%	★★★★☆
2019	64.9	85 of 264	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.5	98 of 252	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.2	154 of 272	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	57.2	105 of 260	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	44.4	140 of 266	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	57.3	111 of 264	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	77.4	54 of 269	79.9%	★★★★☆
2012	72.6	68 of 270	74.8%	★★★★☆
2011	66.6	83 of 264	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.5	77 of 255	69.8%	★★★★☆
2009	62.3	91 of 247	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.8	73 of 244	70.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science71%+7 vs state

Mathematics59%+7 vs state

English Language Arts53%+6 vs state

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Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Probably the best elementary school in northeast Mississippi Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)						MAAP Mathematics (2026)						MAAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Chalybeate Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	2471 Hwy 354	Walnut	38683	Tippah County	North Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 223-4311	264	20	12.9	78.8%	243 (92.0%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	62.3	140^th of 377 public elementary schools	62.9%		64.6	134^th of 383 public elementary schools	65.0%	6	66.7	39.2	57.6	69.6	33.3	42.1	66.6	46.4	48.4	65.2	66.7	68.4	66.7	79.0	$10,057
Kossuth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14 Cr 604	Corinth	38834	Alcorn County	Alcorn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 286-2761	570	39	14.6	62.3%	538 (94.4%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	80.4	61^st of 377 public elementary schools	83.8%		76.7	71^st of 383 public elementary schools	81.5%	10	57.3	58.3					65.7	82.3							$10,330
Ripley Elementary School	Public	K-4	702 W Terry Street	Ripley	38663	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 837-3684	611	39	15.7	84.9%	281 (46.0%)	147 (24.1%)	125 (20.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.8%)	63.5	132^nd of 377 public elementary schools	65.0%		68.4	119^th of 383 public elementary schools	68.9%	13	60.4	40.5					73.3	53.4							$9,890
Ashland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	768 Lamar Road	Ashland	38603	Benton County	Benton County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 224-6622	262	18	14.4	93.9%	46 (17.6%)	119 (45.4%)	16 (6.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (30.5%)	33.7	256^th of 377 public elementary schools	32.1%		26.2	298^th of 383 public elementary schools	22.2%	42	25.1	48.8	29.7	48.0			31.3	69.2	13.5	36.0			64.8		$12,289

Frequently Asked Questions about Chalybeate Elementary

How many students attend Chalybeate Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 264 students attended Chalybeate Elementary.

What district is Chalybeate Elementary in?

North Tippah School District

Is Chalybeate Elementary a good school?

Chalybeate Elementary ranks 140^th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Chalybeate Elementary?

Students at Chalybeate Elementary are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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