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West Tallahatchie High School

Public Grades 7-12

182^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 22% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

West Tallahatchie High School is a public high school located in Webb, Mississippi, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 291 students. The school is part of the West Tallahatchie School District, which is ranked 117 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

West Tallahatchie High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and End-of-Course exams. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 86.7% to 92.3%, which is slightly higher than the state average. However, West Tallahatchie High School has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% to 41.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to the nearby Thomas E. Edwards Senior High School and Charleston High School, West Tallahatchie High School generally performs worse on standardized tests, with lower proficiency rates in core subject areas. The school also serves a population with a high level of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by its 100% free and reduced lunch rate. Addressing the academic challenges, chronic absenteeism, and the unique needs of the student population will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach and collaboration with the surrounding schools and the West Tallahatchie School District.

297

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,697

Per pupil spending ?

99%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11510 U. S. Hwy 49 E.
Webb, MS 38966

(662) 375-8829

District: West Tallahatchie School District

Feeder schools for West Tallahatchie High School:

Elementary:

R.H. Bearden Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.9%

Two or more races:

7.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 1st percentile in 2021 → 22nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 22nd (2025) from a 1st-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (32% vs 54% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Mississippi average (80% vs 89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg32%

Mississippi avg54%

Middle school

247^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Bottom 7%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From bottom 24% (2015) to bottom 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

182^nd of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Bottom 22%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From bottom 38% (2015) to bottom 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

117^th of 130West Tallahatchie 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	9.9	247 of 266	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	8.4	250 of 264	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.1	231 of 243	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	10.9	237 of 257	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	13.4	221 of 257	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	18.1	215 of 264	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.2	191 of 252	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	23.9	205 of 272	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	24.8	197 of 260	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	25.0	202 of 266	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	55.8	117 of 264	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	39.0	172 of 269	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	16.1	239 of 270	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	12.4	249 of 264	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	7.8	245 of 255	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	16.7	209 of 247	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	10.4	230 of 244	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	20.6	182 of 232	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.0	152 of 228	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.0	163 of 226	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	12.7	207 of 228	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	6.1	229 of 231	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	38.8	143 of 233	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	21.2	187 of 233	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	38.1	145 of 237	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	33.9	155 of 231	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	35.3	139 of 226	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	36.5	160 of 236	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	16.1	209 of 238	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	20.0	203 of 241	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	18.1	216 of 244	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	23.5	197 of 235	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	15.7	211 of 235	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	36.8	162 of 235	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	32.1	179 of 232	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	24.6	202 of 232	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	19.1	214 of 232	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	2.0	231 of 232	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History165%-5 vs state

Algebra I55%-12 vs state

Biology41%-21 vs state

English II32%-17 vs state

Science24%-30 vs state

Mathematics21%-30 vs state

English Language Arts15%-25 vs state

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Schools Near West Tallahatchie High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
West Tallahatchie High School	Public	7-12	11510 U. S. Hwy 49 E.	Webb	38966	Tallahatchie County	West Tallahatchie School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 375-8829	297	22	13.4	99.0%	0 (0.0%)	276 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.1%)	20.6	182^nd of 232 public high schools	21.6%		35	152^nd of 228 public high schools	33.3%	30	20.0	10.2	24.5	18.4	55.0	32.0	24.5	41.3	64.9	$16,697
North Delta Alternative School	Public	5-12	11510 U. S. Highway 49 E	Webb	38966	Tallahatchie County	West Tallahatchie School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 375-8829	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Charleston High School	Public	9-12	310 N. Cossar	Charleston	38921	Tallahatchie County	East Tallahatchie School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 647-5359	273	20	13.7	98.9%	7 (2.6%)	250 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)	6.6	221^st of 232 public high schools	4.7%		28.8	165^th of 228 public high schools	27.6%	56					64.1	15.5		18.8	53.9	$16,699
E Tallahatchie Vocational Center	Public	7-12	310 N. Cossar Street	Charleston	38921	Tallahatchie County	East Tallahatchie School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 647-5524	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Thomas E. Edwards Senior High School	Public	9-12	360 L F Packer Drive	Ruleville	38771	Sunflower County	Sunflower County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 756-4757	331	30	11.0	100.0%	6 (1.8%)	304 (91.8%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	8.3	218^th of 232 public high schools	6.0%		16.5	197^th of 228 public high schools	13.6%	21					51.0	16.8		36.2	72.2	$15,679

Frequently Asked Questions about West Tallahatchie High School

What schools feed into West Tallahatchie High School?

West Tallahatchie High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : R.H. Bearden Elementary

What district is West Tallahatchie High School in?

West Tallahatchie School District

How many students attend West Tallahatchie High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 297 students attended West Tallahatchie High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Tallahatchie High School?

Students at West Tallahatchie High School are 93% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Is West Tallahatchie High School a good school?

West Tallahatchie High School ranks in the bottom 21.6% of Mississippi high schools.

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