For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 4,166 students in Lee County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, MS are Saltillo High School, Baldwyn High School and Mooreville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Lee County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tupelo High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saltillo High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
146 Tiger Dr.
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-5466
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-5466
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: #22.
Baldwyn High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 North Fourth Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1020
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1020
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #33.
Mooreville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Road 1429
Mooreville, MS 38857
(662) 842-6859
Mooreville, MS 38857
(662) 842-6859
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #44.
Tupelo High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4125 Golden Wave Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
Grades: 9-12
| 2,030 students
Rank: #55.
Shannon High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
218 Cherry St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9566
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9566
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baldwyn Career Advancement Center
Vocational School
120 Vandiver Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-0062
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-0062
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Co. Career & Technical School
Vocational School
1280 College View Drive, P. O.
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-9144
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-9144
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Co. Schools Improvement Center
Alternative School
4677 Endville Rd
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 842-2050
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 842-2050
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tupelo Alternative School
Alternative School
903 Fillmore Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tupelo Lee Co Voc Tech School
Vocational School
4125 Golden Wave Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8990
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8990
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4677 Endville Rd
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 842-2050
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 842-2050
Grades: 5-9
| 11 students
445 North Church St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8880
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8880
Grades: K-2
| 269 students
Mc Dougal Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2434 S Eason Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-1717
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-1717
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lee County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, MS include Saltillo High School, Baldwyn High School and Mooreville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lee County, MS?
10 public high schools are located in Lee County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County, MS?
Lee County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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