WALNUT ATTENDANCE CENTER

NORTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
280 Commerce St.
WALNUT, MS 38683
508 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Walnut Attendance Center, located in Walnut, Mississippi, is a public school serving students under the North Tippah School District. As an "attendance center," the school functions as a comprehensive educational facility for the local community, providing instruction across multiple grade levels. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and character development within a rural Mississippi setting, focusing on preparing students for future educational and career success.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and community life of Tippah County, often serving as a central hub for student activities, athletics, and local events. With a focus on the North Tippah district's mission to provide quality educational opportunities, Walnut Attendance Center emphasizes student engagement and community support. By maintaining a connection to the town of Walnut, the school strives to provide a stable, supportive learning environment that helps students navigate their K-12 education while preparing them to be productive citizens.
508
Total Students
38.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    419 (82.5 %)
  • Black
    54 (10.6 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (4.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: NORTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
Phone: (662)223-6471
Website: http://wac.northtippah.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 278
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 73

* 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 26
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 36
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 41
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 29
Grade 9 63
Grade 10 65
Grade 11 53
Grade 12 46
Ungraded 7
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
FALKNER ATTENDANCE CENTER
NORTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
512 Students
20350 Hwy 15
Falkner, MS 38629 (7.4 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th