Lee County School District

1280 College View Drive
Tupelo, MS 38804
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Lee County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,251 students in Lee County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Lee County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
6,251 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
471 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Lee County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MS)
#55 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lee County   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lee County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
35%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lee County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
86%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Lee County   School District and public school graduation rate of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
51 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
167 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
1,748 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
28%
47%
# White Students
4,048 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
65%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
234 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
493
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
488
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
464
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
451
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
453
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
458
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
471
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
496
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
507
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
528
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
482
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
461
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
433
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
66
6,902

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,488 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,615 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lee County   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$73 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart display total spending of Lee County   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,488
$12,094
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lee County   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,615
$11,965
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lee County   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lee County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mooreville Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
967 C.r. 1409
Mooreville, MS 38857
(662) 844-7105
Grades: K-5
| 647 students
Rank: #22.
Mooreville Middle School
Math: 61% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
964 Cr 1409
Mooreville, MS 38857
(662) 680-4894
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Saltillo High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
146 Tiger Dr.
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-5466
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: #44.
Saltillo Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
424 South 3rd Street
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-2211
Grades: 3-5
| 682 students
Rank: #55.
Mooreville High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 Road 1429
Mooreville, MS 38857
(662) 842-6859
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #66.
Guntown Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1539 Main St.
Guntown, MS 38849
(662) 348-8801
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Rank: #77.
Shannon Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
695 Romie Hill Ave.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9514
Grades: 3-5
| 183 students
Rank: #88.
Shannon Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
232 Cherry Street
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-3986
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
Rank: #99.
Shannon High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
218 Cherry St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9566
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: #1010.
Plantersville Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2657 Main St.
Plantersville, MS 38862
(662) 842-4690
Grades: 5-8
| 250 students
Rank: #1111.
Verona Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
212 College Ave.
Verona, MS 38879
(662) 566-7266
Grades: K-4
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Co. Career & Technical School
Vocational School
1280 College View Drive, P. O.
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-9144
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Co. Schools Improvement Center
Alternative School
4677 Endville Rd
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 842-2050
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1806 Hwy 45 N, P.o. Box 1525
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-3724
Grades: K-2
| 684 students
Rank: n/an/a
6408 Noah Curtis St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-0135
Grades: PK-2
| 246 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lee County School District?
Lee County School District manages 15 public schools serving 6,251 students.
What is the rank of Lee County School District?
Lee County School District is ranked #50 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County School District?
65% of Lee County School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lee County School District?
Lee County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Lee County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,615 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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