Top Rankings
Tupelo ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,134 students in Tupelo ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Tupelo ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Graduation Rate
88%
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Tupelo High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4125 Golden Wave Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
Gr: 9-12 | 2,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1908 Forrest Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8950
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8950
Gr: 3-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Pierce Street Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1008 Pierce Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8940
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8940
Gr: 3-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Tupelo Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 Varsity Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 840-8780
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 840-8780
Gr: 7-8 | 1,062 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 West Jefferson
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8920
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8920
Gr: 6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Lawhon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Lake Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8910
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8910
Gr: 2-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Lawndale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1563 Mitchell Road
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8890
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8890
Gr: 3-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
910 North Green Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8870
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8870
Gr: K-1 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Joyner Avenue
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8900
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8900
Gr: K-2 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
628 Rutherford Road
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 844-6303
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 844-6303
Gr: K-2 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
520 S Thomas Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8960
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8960
Gr: K-2 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Tupelo Alternative School
Alternative School
903 Fillmore Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956
Gr: 4-12
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tupelo ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Tupelo ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,134 students.
What is the rank of Tupelo ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Tupelo ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #34 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tupelo ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
53% of Tupelo ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Tupelo ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Tupelo ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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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