Serving 2,030 students in grades 9-12, Tupelo High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,030 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tupelo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tupelo High School's student population of 2,030 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,030 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tupelo High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tupelo High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#299 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
8%
4%
Black
49%
47%
White
37%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tupelo High School's ranking?
Tupelo High School is ranked #299 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Tupelo High School often compared to?
Tupelo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxford High School, Saltillo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tupelo High School?
The graduation rate of Tupelo High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tupelo High School?
2,030 students attend Tupelo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Tupelo High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tupelo High School?
Tupelo High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tupelo High School offer ?
Tupelo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tupelo High School part of?
Tupelo High School is part of Tupelo Public School Dist School District.
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