For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 683 students in Tunica, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tunica, MS are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tunica have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tunica, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tunica Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2486 Us Hwy 61 N
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-4224
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-4224
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
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 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 elementary schools in Tunica, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tunica, MS include Tunica Middle School and Tunica Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tunica?
3 public elementary schools are located in Tunica.
What is the racial composition of students in Tunica?
Tunica public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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