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Falkner Attendance Center

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Falkner Attendance Center ranks 210 th of 383 Mississippi alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

210^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Alternative Schools

Better than 45% of Mississippi alternative schools

Summary

Falkner Attendance Center is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the North Tippah School District, with 514 students located in Falkner, MS. The school has consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 88.9% to 97.2% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. However, Falkner Attendance Center struggles with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates and lower test scores compared to the district and state, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

When compared to nearby alternative schools in the North Tippah and South Tippah school districts, Falkner Attendance Center generally performs worse on test scores, especially in Mathematics, but its graduation rates are comparable or even higher. The school's extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 81.32% to 99.41%, indicate a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may contribute to the academic challenges. Despite these difficulties, Falkner Attendance Center does show some strengths in specific subject areas, such as Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History.

Overall, Falkner Attendance Center faces significant hurdles, including high chronic absenteeism and lower academic performance compared to the district and state. However, the school's consistently high graduation rates and subject-specific strengths suggest that it is providing valuable educational opportunities for its students. Addressing the attendance and academic achievement gaps, particularly in core subjects, could be key focus areas for the school and district to improve student outcomes.

476

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,339

Per pupil spending ?

82.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

20350 Hwy 15
Falkner, MS 38629

(662) 837-7892

District: North Tippah School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

African American:

8.8%

Two or more races:

6.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 34th percentile in 2022 → 34th in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (41% vs 54% meeting standards)

!U.S. History1 scores 20 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg47%

Mississippi avg54%

Elementary school

210^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 8 pts since 2021

From bottom 37% (2021) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

148^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 4 pts since 2021

From bottom 40% (2021) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

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High school

154^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 25 pts since 2021

From top 42% (2021) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

56^th of 130North 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
2025	44.8	210 of 383	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.8	234 of 390	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.6	269 of 377	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.4	283 of 382	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.4	239 of 381	37.3%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	45.1	148 of 266	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.3	105 of 264	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.6	107 of 243	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.6	147 of 257	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.5	153 of 257	40.5%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	31.5	154 of 232	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.8	136 of 228	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.8	123 of 226	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.4	150 of 228	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.8	96 of 231	58.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Biology71%+9 vs state

Algebra I71%+3 vs state

Science57%-3 vs state

U.S. History150%-20 vs state

Mathematics45%-7 vs state

English Language Arts40%-7 vs state

English II38%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)						MAAP Mathematics (2025)						MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)		MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	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	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	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
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)	30.6	63.0	47.5	50.0	23.4	28.6	41.7	51.8	42.5	46.7	53.3	37.2	70.6	37.5	57.5	57.2	70.7	50.0	$11,339
Walnut Attendance Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	280 Commerce St.	Walnut	38683	Tippah County	North Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 223-6471	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)	26.7	33.4	46.2	51.8	44.5	42.9	30.0	28.2	18.0	66.7	77.8	74.3	76.0	40.4	53.9	71.4	77.6	72.2	$10,362
Blue Mountain High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	408 W. Mill Street	Blue Mountain	38610	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 685-4706	295	32	9.3	92.2%	129 (43.7%)	74 (25.1%)	44 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (16.3%)								(n/a)	73.3	63.6	47.6	36.4	56.3	36.4	66.6	59.1	47.6	54.6	68.8	40.9	61.5	52.6	85.7	27.2	82.1	88.9	$14,101
Pine Grove High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3510a Cr 600	Ripley	38663	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 837-7789	573	48	12.0	73.1%	542 (94.6%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.2%)								(n/a)	69.2	68.9	64.7	52.8	30.0	45.6	79.5	73.3	76.5	69.4	60.0	54.3	60.8	53.6	88.2	58.7	56.9	86.1	$10,571
Jumpertown School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	717 Hwy 4 West	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Prentiss County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-6378	305	36	8.5	86.6%	234 (76.7%)	10 (3.3%)	12 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (16.1%)								(n/a)	60.0	52.6	40.0	17.7	50.0	47.6	60.0	52.6	56.0	47.1	80.0	57.1	64.7	50.0	52.0	95.3	77.3	72.8	$13,322

Frequently Asked Questions about Falkner Attendance Center

How many students attend Falkner Attendance Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 476 students attended Falkner Attendance Center.

Is Falkner Attendance Center a good school?

Falkner Attendance Center ranks 210^th of 383 Mississippi alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Falkner Attendance Center in?

North Tippah School District

What is the racial makeup of Falkner Attendance Center?

Students at Falkner Attendance Center are 82% White, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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