For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 563 students in Tallahatchie County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Tallahatchie County, MS are Charleston High School and West Tallahatchie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tallahatchie County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Tallahatchie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Tallahatchie County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Tallahatchie High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High 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: 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 high schools in Tallahatchie County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Tallahatchie County, MS include Charleston High School and West Tallahatchie High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tallahatchie County?
4 public high schools are located in Tallahatchie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tallahatchie County?
Tallahatchie County public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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