For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,124 students in 38804, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 354 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 38804, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 38804, MS are Early Childhood Education Center, Milam Elementary School and Lawhon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38804 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38804, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38804, MS 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.
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: #33.
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: 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
38804, 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 2023)
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 38804, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 38804, MS include Early Childhood Education Center, Milam Elementary School and Lawhon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38804?
5 public schools are located in 38804.
What percentage of students in 38804 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 38804 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38804?
38804 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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