Top Rankings
Tupelo Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,134 students in Tupelo Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Tupelo Public School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
7,134 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
593 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tupelo Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
53%
47%
% White
32%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,472 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,593 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,472
$12,205
Spending / Student
$11,593
$12,074
Best Tupelo Public School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 327 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
| 2,101 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
| 337 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
| 542 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
| 1,062 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: 3-6
| 337 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
| 533 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
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
910 North Green Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8870
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8870
Grades: K-1
| 292 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Joyner Avenue
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8900
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8900
Grades: K-2
| 430 students
Rank: n/an/a
628 Rutherford Road
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 844-6303
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 844-6303
Grades: K-2
| 428 students
Rank: n/an/a
520 S Thomas Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8960
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8960
Grades: K-2
| 376 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: 4-12
| 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tupelo Public School District?
Tupelo Public School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,134 students.
What is the rank of Tupelo Public School District?
Tupelo Public School District is ranked #29 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tupelo Public School District?
53% of Tupelo Public School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tupelo Public School District?
Tupelo Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Tupelo Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,593 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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