For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,335 students in Tallahatchie County, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Tallahatchie County, MS are Charleston High School, West Tallahatchie High School and R H Bearden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tallahatchie County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Tallahatchie County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tallahatchie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 N. Cossar
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
West Tallahatchie High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11510 U. S. Hwy 49 E.
Webb, MS 38966
(662) 375-8829
Webb, MS 38966
(662) 375-8829
Grades: 7-12
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
R H Bearden Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6442 Friendship Road West
Sumner, MS 38957
(662) 375-9205
Sumner, MS 38957
(662) 375-9205
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17 Oak Grove Road
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2115
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2115
Grades: 5-8
| 206 students
Rank: #55.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
412 E. Chestnut St.
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
Grades: PK-4
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
E Tallahatchie Voc Center
Vocational School
310 N. Cossar Street
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5524
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5524
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
North Delta Alternative School
Alternative School
11510 U. S. Highway 49 E
Webb, MS 38966
(662) 375-8829
Webb, MS 38966
(662) 375-8829
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tallahatchie County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Tallahatchie County, MS include Charleston High School, West Tallahatchie High School and R H Bearden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tallahatchie County?
7 public schools are located in Tallahatchie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tallahatchie County?
Tallahatchie County public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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