SALEM ATTENDANCE CENTER

SALEM ATTENDANCE CENTER is a Title I public school that is part of the Walthall County School District school district, located in Tylertown, MS with about 462 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, SALEM ATTENDANCE CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SALEM ATTENDANCE CENTER, located in Tylertown, Mississippi, is a public school within the Walthall County School District. As an "attendance center," the school typically serves students across a wide range of grade levels, functioning as a primary educational hub for the local rural community. The institution is committed to the mission of the Walthall County School District, which emphasizes academic growth, the development of responsible citizenship, and the preparation of students for future success through a structured curriculum and supportive learning environment.

The school places a strong focus on fostering a close-knit educational experience, leveraging its position within the community to engage families and stakeholders. By utilizing resources provided by the district, SALEM ATTENDANCE CENTER aims to provide students with the necessary tools—ranging from core academic subjects to extracurricular opportunities—to excel within the state of Mississippi’s educational framework. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, calendar updates, or staff directories, the school maintains an active presence through the official Walthall County School District portal.

For more information, contact SALEM ATTENDANCE CENTER at (601) 876-2580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

881 Highway 27 North
Tylertown, MS 39667
Advertisement

SALEM ATTENDANCE CENTER is a public Title I school in Tylertown, MS with about 462 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
462
Teachers:
28.35
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 462 students

White
66.5%
Black or African American
29.0%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.