Salem Attendance Center

Salem Attendance Center

Public Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
881 Highway 27 N,  Tylertown, MS
Walthall County School District
3.8
4.7
480 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Vanessa Boyd
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.6%
College Prep
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
19
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
6.4%
State Average
0.8%
Science
50%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
858:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.9%
Male
45.1%
White
68.2%
Black
25.1%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southwest Mississippi Community College 50 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 45 Students
University of Mississippi 42 Students
Mississippi State University 40 Students
Pearl River Community College 35 Students
Louisiana State University 21 Students
William Carey University 20 Students
The University of Alabama 16 Students
Mississippi College 15 Students
Copiah-Lincoln Community College 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 14 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Radiologic Technician 7 Students
Business 6 Students
Pre-Law Studies 6 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 5 Students
Fine Arts 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Cosmetology 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 11 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/31/2019
Salem Attendance Center is a wonderful school. It is small, but the overall environment is extremely welcoming. The teachers do everything they can to push students to reach their full potential. However, the rules are not enforced fairly. Many students get away with things that other students get in trouble for regularly.
4.0 NicheUser
6/29/2016
The school itself is pretty safe despite the fact that there are little to no safety measures in place. The school nurse is hardly ever there.
3.0 NicheUser
6/29/2016
The community inside the school is great. Every student has a place. Most classes do not even have "cliques" like other schools do. I would not choose this school again because it did not offer honors courses and did not have a lot of extracurricular activities and clubs.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/23/2022
My children are in great hands at Salem Attendance Center. They are learning and many opportunities are available for them.
4.0 other
11/18/2010
I attended two different schools in the Walthall County School District. Of the two, I preferred and is a proud graduate of Salem. I loved the teachers. They went out of their way to make sure that each student was learning in a calm, safe environment. The principal of the school is amazing. He's qu...
5.0 student
5/20/2007

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Salem Attendance Center is a public school for students in grades K-12 in Tylertown, MS and is served by the Walthall County School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 480 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Salem Attendance Center has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Woodlawn Preparatory School, Columbia Academy, St Alphonsus Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Tylertown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Salem Attendance Center.

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