SALEM ATTENDANCE CENTER

WALTHALL CO SCHOOL DIST
881 Highway 27 North
Tylertown, MS 39667
459 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
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.
459
Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    313 (68.2 %)
  • Black
    115 (25.1 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WALTHALL CO SCHOOL DIST
Phone: (601)876-2580
Website: http://www.wcsd.k12.ms.us/shs
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 261
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 27
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 32
Grade 6 44
Grade 7 42
Grade 8 53
Grade 9 35
Grade 10 34
Grade 11 37
Grade 12 23
Ungraded 6
Gender Ratio