West Tallahatchie School District

What West Tallahatchie School District does

West Tallahatchie School District is a public K-12 school district governed by Mississippi state law, serving students in Tallahatchie County with its administrative headquarters at the Charles M. George Facility for Educational Services in Sumner, Mississippi. The district operates two campuses: R. H. Bearden Elementary School (kindergarten through grade 6) and West Tallahatchie High School (grades 7 through 12), collectively delivering standard public education supplemented by specialized programs such as the R. H. Bearden Quest Gifted Enrichment Program, the Jobs for American Graduates (JAG) career preparation track, the National Beta Club chapter, a Cyber Foundation elective for grades 7-8, and the student-run RHBTV media program.

The district's product surface is fundamentally educational service delivery, with limited proprietary technology. Supporting infrastructure includes a mobile app for iOS and Android, a YouTube channel for student-produced media, a Facebook presence, and the official wtsdschools.org website. Student support services include a federal Provision 2 free meal program providing breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students, special education services through Dr. Lillie Ramsey's office, transportation under Director Henry Hampton, and an after-school program operated with Save the Children.

The revenue model is government funding — primary income derives from Mississippi state education allocations, local tax revenues, and federal education programs rather than tuition or commercial contracts. The district has no private equity, venture capital, or corporate ownership; governance is provided by an elected Board of Trustees (chaired by Board President Marvin George) under Superintendent Tony Young. Recent strategic activity includes the January 2025 reopening of expanded wings at R. H. Bearden Elementary, a partnership with Paper for 24/7 student tutoring, and back-to-back external recognitions including National Beta School of Distinction (2024-2025) and Mississippi Department of Education Successful District recognition.

Name

West Tallahatchie School District

Legal name

West Tallahatchie School District

Website

https://wtsdschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

West Tallahatchie School District is a public K-12 school district in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, operating R. H. Bearden Elementary and West Tallahatchie High School to deliver government-funded public education and enrichment programs to local students and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district administration
• Gifted enrichment programs
• Career and college readiness
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sumner

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: West Tallahatchie School District operates as a public school district funded primarily through state and local tax revenues, government allocations, and federal education funding programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

West Tallahatchie School District is a public K-12 school district that operates two physical schools — R. H. Bearden Elementary School (K-6) and West Tallahatchie High School (7-12) — providing elementary and secondary education to students in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. The district delivers instructional programs such as the Quest Gifted Enrichment Program, National Beta Club, JAG (Jobs for American Graduates) career preparation, RHBTV student media, and Cyber Foundation technology classes, along with student support services including a Provision 2 free meal program, special education, and after-school programming.

Product overview

West Tallahatchie School District provides K-12 public education through two main schools: R. H. Bearden Elementary School and West Tallahatchie High School. The district offers a comprehensive educational program including the Quest Gifted Enrichment Program, RHBTV student media club, JAG (Jobs for American Graduates) career program, National Beta Club, Student Government Association, and Cyber Foundation classes. The district also provides support services including food service, transportation, special education, and after-school programs such as Save the Children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mighty Choctaws: School mascot for West Tallahatchie School District athletics and teams

Products and services

• R. H. Bearden Elementary School Elementary school serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade, featuring the Quest Gifted Enrichment Program and various enrichment activities including field trips to educational centers.
• West Tallahatchie High School High school serving grades 7-12, offering college and career preparation through programs including JAG (Jobs for American Graduates), National Beta Club, Student Government Association, and various athletic programs. Home of the Mighty Choctaws.
• R. H. Bearden Quest Gifted Enrichment Program Gifted education program for elementary students providing enrichment experiences, field trips to educational institutions like the Mississippi State Capitol, Infinity Science Center, and Marine Mammal Studies, emphasizing real-world learning experiences.
• Jobs for American Graduates (JAG) Career preparation program helping students develop employment skills, with annual initiation and installation ceremonies, career fairs, and connections to local employers and colleges.
• National Beta Club National honor society chapter promoting academic achievement, character development, leadership, and service. West Tallahatchie High School received National Beta School of Distinction recognition for 2024-2025.
• Cyber Foundation Class Technology-focused elective class for 7th-8th grade students teaching cybersecurity fundamentals, with field trips to career exploration events like Pathways2Possibilities.
• College and Career Fair Annual event connecting high school students with college recruiters, employers, and career development organizations including Jackson State University, Ole Miss, Coahoma Community College, and Northwest Mississippi Community College.
• Free Meal Program (Provision 2) Federal meal program providing free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students under the Provision 2 program, eliminating the need for income-based lunch applications.
• WTSD Mobile App Mobile application providing parents and students access to documents, events, news updates, and district information. Available for iOS and Android devices.
• RHBTV (Student Media Program) Student-run television program produced by the West Tallahatchie Junior Media Club, creating episodes covering school news, events, and student activities throughout the school year.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PapercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWest Tallahatchie School District partnered with Paper to provide unlimited access to trained tutors so every student can ask questions, work through problems, and grow academically. This partnership provides 24/7 on-demand academic support for students.
• Save the ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter-school program providing additional educational support and enrichment activities for students in the district
• Northwest Mississippi Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in Fall College and Career Fair 2024, providing information about higher education opportunities and career pathways to high school students
• William Carey UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided educator opportunities including professional development and career advancement programs for faculty and administration in the district

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Harrison County School District: Large coastal Mississippi public school district operating multiple K-12 schools. Functions as a peer under the same state education framework but serves a different geographic region (Gulf Coast) than West Tallahatchie's Delta catchment.
• Madison County Schools: High-performing Mississippi public school district operating K-12 campuses around the Jackson metro area. Comparable as a peer Mississippi public K-12 district operating under the same state accountability and funding structure, with stronger academic outcomes.
• DeSoto County School District: One of Mississippi's largest and fastest-growing public school districts in northern Mississippi. Operates K-12 schools under the same state funding mechanism and provides a comparable set of enrichment and college/career programs, though serving a more suburban/affluent catchment area.
• Rankin County School District: Suburban Jackson-area Mississippi public school district operating K-12 campuses. Functions as a peer under the same Mississippi state education framework but serves a more affluent, suburban population than West Tallahatchie's rural Delta base.
• Lamar County School District: Mississippi public school district operating K-12 schools under the same state regulatory and funding structure. Comparable as a peer district, though located in a more suburban Pine Belt region rather than the rural Mississippi Delta.

Direct peers

• Hollandale School District: Small Mississippi Delta public school district serving Washington County, also operating under the Mississippi Department of Education with similar Title I and federal funding reliance. Highly comparable as a small rural Delta district of similar size and demographic profile.
• North Bolivar Consolidated School District: Small Mississippi Delta public school district serving Bolivar County under the same state regulatory framework. Closely comparable peer given shared Mississippi Delta geography, similar small district scale, and overlapping demographic/economic profile.
• Jackson Public School District: Mississippi's largest urban public school district, operating K-12 schools under the same state regulatory framework as West Tallahatchie. Comparable as a fellow Mississippi public school district serving students with similar government-funded structure, though at much larger urban scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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