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Walnut Attendance Center

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Walnut Attendance Center ranks 263 rd of 377 Mississippi alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades K-12

263^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Alternative Schools

Better than 30% of Mississippi alternative schools

Summary

Walnut Attendance Center is a K-12 public school in Walnut, MS, serving roughly 480 students in the rural North Tippah School District, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks 55th of 134 districts in Mississippi. The school's student-teacher ratio is 13.7:1, and 73.1% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. Walnut's 2024-2025 graduation rate was 94.4%, well above the state's 89.2%, and chronic absenteeism was just 14.8% in 2023-2024 compared to 23.9% statewide. These are strong outcomes for a school with a substantial low-income population.

Walnut's upper-grade academics are a clear strength. Seventh grade math proficiency reached 92.6% in 2025-2026 — far above the 57.7% state average and the 28.5% posted by nearby Falkner Attendance Center. Eighth grade math (64.7%) and Biology end-of-course scores (85.9%) also dramatically outpaced both the state and Falkner. Algebra I has exceeded state proficiency for four straight years, and 8th grade ELA came in at 53.0% versus 23.3% at Falkner. With the two schools separated by just 7.5 miles, these comparisons show Walnut holds a distinct advantage in preparing students for rigorous high school coursework.

The weak spot is early elementary math. Walnut's 3rd grade math proficiency was just 10% in 2025-2026 against a 48.8% state average, and 4th grade math was 16.2% versus 51.5% statewide. However, small grade-level cohorts can swing results dramatically from year to year; 3rd grade math ranged from 45.9% to 10% over three years. Overall, Walnut is a school of contrasts — exceptional middle and high school results and solid graduation outcomes, but with foundational math in the primary grades needing renewed attention. For parents, the data suggests older students thrive here, while early elementary math deserves closer monitoring.

480

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,362

Per pupil spending ?

73.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

280 Commerce St.
Walnut, MS 38683

(662) 223-3771

District: North Tippah School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.2%

African American:

11.5%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 82nd percentile in 2023 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg50%

Mississippi avg53%

Elementary school

263^rd of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 30%▼ down 16 pts since 2016

From bottom 46% (2016) to bottom 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

92^nd of 263

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 26 pts since 2016

From bottom 39% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

40^th of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Alternative Schools in the North Tippah School District

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	32.4	263 of 377	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.8	282 of 383	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	51.4	198 of 390	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.1	223 of 377	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.1	200 of 382	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.6	193 of 381	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.9	142 of 397	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.7	183 of 404	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.4	193 of 406	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.6	212 of 394	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	25.3	312 of 402	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	27.5	319 of 394	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	43.3	246 of 408	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.2	237 of 414	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	43.3	254 of 418	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	54.2	187 of 403	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.5	135 of 392	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.6	191 of 394	51.5%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	61.1	92 of 263	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	79.3	47 of 266	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	66.7	79 of 264	70.1%	★★★★☆
2023	66.4	80 of 243	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.8	79 of 257	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.3	91 of 257	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.1	42 of 264	84.1%	★★★★☆
2018	85.1	33 of 252	86.9%	★★★★☆
2017	54.3	120 of 272	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	40.0	158 of 260	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	30.8	179 of 266	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	31.5	187 of 264	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	52.3	136 of 269	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.4	113 of 270	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.3	86 of 264	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	48.7	140 of 255	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	63.8	85 of 247	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.5	86 of 244	64.8%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	76.0	40 of 224	82.1%	★★★★☆
2025	40.6	142 of 232	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	71.8	56 of 228	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	76.2	41 of 226	81.9%	★★★★☆
2022	77.4	40 of 228	82.5%	★★★★☆
2021	72.0	56 of 231	75.8%	★★★★☆
2019	56.8	89 of 233	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.7	70 of 233	70.0%	★★★★☆
2017	58.5	87 of 237	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.9	71 of 231	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	45.0	111 of 226	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	51.4	117 of 236	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	46.2	131 of 238	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.5	129 of 241	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	59.3	97 of 244	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.1	91 of 235	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	72.6	49 of 235	79.1%	★★★★☆
2008	82.6	10 of 235	95.7%	★★★★★
2007	75.6	33 of 232	85.8%	★★★★☆
2006	63.9	87 of 232	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	76.5	23 of 232	90.1%	★★★★★
2004	78.5	14 of 232	94.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Biology86%+23 vs state

Algebra I75%+9 vs state

Science61%-4 vs state

English II53%+3 vs state

English Language Arts45%-3 vs state

Mathematics42%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)						MAAP Mathematics (2026)						MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)		MAAP Biology (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	Total
Walnut Attendance Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	280 Commerce St.	Walnut	38683	Tippah County	North Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 223-3771	480	35	13.7	73.1%	385 (80.2%)	55 (11.5%)	14 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.2%)								(n/a)	30.0	48.4	51.3	48.8	29.6	53.0	10.0	16.2	38.5	39.0	92.6	64.7	75.4	52.6	58.9	64.7	85.9	$10,362
Falkner Attendance Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	20350 Hwy 15	Falkner	38629	Tippah County	North Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 837-7892	476	38	12.6	82.4%	388 (81.5%)	42 (8.8%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.3%)								(n/a)	29.4	43.7	50.0	31.3	28.5	23.3	25.7	37.5	37.9	46.9	28.5	20.0	61.3	44.4	55.1	53.3	65.6	$11,339
Alcorn ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL	Public, Alternative	1-12	2101A Norman Road	Corinth	38834	Alcorn County	Alcorn School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 284-3359	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Attendance Center

What is the racial makeup of Walnut Attendance Center?

Students at Walnut Attendance Center are 80% White, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Walnut Attendance Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 480 students attended Walnut Attendance Center.

What district is Walnut Attendance Center in?

North Tippah School District

Is Walnut Attendance Center a good school?

Walnut Attendance Center ranks 263^rd of 377 Mississippi alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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