For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 772 students in Tallahatchie County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tallahatchie County, MS are R H Bearden Elementary School, Charleston Elementary School and Charleston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tallahatchie County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tallahatchie County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tallahatchie County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R H Bearden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17 Oak Grove Road
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2115
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2115
Gr: 5-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tallahatchie County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tallahatchie County, MS include R H Bearden Elementary School, Charleston Elementary School and Charleston Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tallahatchie County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Tallahatchie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tallahatchie County?
Tallahatchie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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