Best Schools in Lee County, MS
Lee County, MS has a total of 39 schools including 10 high schools, 7 middle schools and 20 elementary schools. A total of 15,741 students attend Lee County, MS schools. On average, schools in Lee County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lee County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Lee County, MS
Lee County, MS has 10 high schools with 4,904 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lee County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lee County meet expectations.
1. Mooreville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students
2. Saltillo High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 955 Students
3. Tupelo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2001 Students
4. Baldwyn High School
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Baldwyn School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 448 Students
5. Nettleton High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
6. Shannon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 525 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lee County, MS
Lee County, MS has 7 middle schools with 3,633 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lee County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lee County meet expectations.
1. Mooreville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
2. Tupelo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1080 Students
3. Milam Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 • 557 Students
4. Guntown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
5. Nettleton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 452 Students
6. Shannon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 202 Students
7. Plantersville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 274 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lee County, MS
Lee County, MS has 20 elementary schools with 7,204 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lee County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lee County exceed expectations.
1. Rankin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 356 Students
2. Mooreville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 673 Students
3. Lawhon Elementary School
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Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 527 Students
4. Lawndale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 387 Students
5. Saltillo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 675 Students
6. Pierce Street Elementary School
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Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 336 Students
7. Baldwyn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Baldwyn School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 308 Students
8. Nettleton Primary School
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Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 318 Students
9. Shannon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 205 Students
10. Verona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 324 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lee County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lee County, MS has a total population of 83,343 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lee County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lee County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lee County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lee County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lee County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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