For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,079 students in Tunica, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 222 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Tunica, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tunica, MS are Rosa Fort High School, Tunica Middle School and Tunica Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tunica, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Tunica have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tunica, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosa Fort High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Rosa Fort Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-2856
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-2856
Gr: 9-13 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Tunica Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2486 Us Hwy 61 N, P O Box 967
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-4224
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-4224
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Tunica Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
690 School Street
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1442
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1442
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
David Williams Jr Career &tech Cnt
Vocational School
2400 Us Highway 61 N.
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-2051
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-2051
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tcs Alternative School
Alternative School
1100 Rosa Fort Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1343
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1343
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tunica, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Tunica, MS include Rosa Fort High School, Tunica Middle School and Tunica Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tunica?
5 public schools are located in Tunica.
What percentage of students in Tunica go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Tunica are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tunica?
Tunica public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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