Tupelo School District

200 South 7th Ave
Tupelo, OK 74572-0239
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Tupelo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 235 students in Tupelo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Tupelo School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
235 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tupelo School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#205 out of 537 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

27%
25%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
27%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-49%
31%
(20-21)
≥80%
78%
(2022-23)
11.6%
24.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.74

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
20%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
21%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
8%

Showing 2004–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
45%
43%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
31%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,966 is higher than the state median of $13,052. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,638 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$9,102 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$4 MM
$8,860 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$17,966
$13,052

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$16,638
$12,704

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Tupelo School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tupelo High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 South 7th
Tupelo, OK 74572
(580) 845-2381
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Tupelo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 South 7th
Tupelo, OK 74572
(580) 845-2802
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tupelo School District?
Tupelo School District manages 2 public schools serving 235 students.
What is the rank of Tupelo School District?
Tupelo School District is ranked #197 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tupelo School District?
45% of Tupelo School District students are White, 31% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tupelo School District?
Tupelo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Tupelo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,638 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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