Walnut Attendance Center

280 Commerce St.
Walnut, MS 38683
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 479 students in grades Kindergarten-13, Walnut Attendance Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-13
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walnut Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Walnut Attendance Center's student population of 479 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-13
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

Walnut Attendance Center ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Attendance Center is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#343 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
53%
52%
43%
42%
70-74%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
12%
45%
White
80%
40%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walnut Attendance Center's ranking?
Walnut Attendance Center is ranked #343 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Walnut Attendance Center often compared to?
Walnut Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Chalybeate Elementary School, Falkner Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walnut Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Walnut Attendance Center is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Walnut Attendance Center?
479 students attend Walnut Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Walnut Attendance Center students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Attendance Center?
Walnut Attendance Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Attendance Center offer ?
Walnut Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Attendance Center part of?
Walnut Attendance Center is part of North Tippah School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-13
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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