For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,151 students in Tupelo, MS (there are 7 private schools, serving 530 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Tupelo, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Tupelo, MS are Early Childhood Education Center, Tupelo High School and Rankin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tupelo, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Tupelo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tupelo, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early Childhood Education Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1402 N Green Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 840-5237
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 840-5237
Grades: PK
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Tupelo High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4125 Golden Wave Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
Grades: 9-12
| 2,030 students
Rank: #33.
Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1908 Forrest Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8950
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8950
Grades: 3-5
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
720 West Jefferson
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8920
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8920
Grades: 6
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Tupelo Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 Varsity Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 840-8780
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 840-8780
Grades: 7-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: #66.
Pierce Street Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1008 Pierce Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8940
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8940
Grades: 3-5
| 378 students
Rank: #77.
Lawhon Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Lake Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8910
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8910
Grades: 2-5
| 546 students
Rank: #88.
Lawndale Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1563 Mitchell Road
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8890
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8890
Grades: 3-5
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
910 North Green Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8870
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8870
Grades: K-1
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Joyner Avenue
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8900
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8900
Grades: K-2
| 396 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
628 Rutherford Road
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 844-6303
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 844-6303
Grades: K-2
| 393 students
Rank: n/an/a
520 S Thomas Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8960
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8960
Grades: K-2
| 413 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
Tupelo, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 schools in Tupelo, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Tupelo, MS include Early Childhood Education Center, Tupelo High School and Rankin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tupelo, MS?
15 public schools are located in Tupelo, MS.
What percentage of students in Tupelo, MS go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Tupelo, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tupelo, MS?
Tupelo, MS public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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