Best Schools in Lee County, MS
Lee County, MS has 37 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 20 elementary) serving 16,282 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Lee County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lee County, MS
The top high schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mooreville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 469 Students
2. Tupelo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2001 Students
3. Saltillo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 955 Students
4. Baldwyn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwyn School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 448 Students
5. Nettleton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 342 Students
6. Shannon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 525 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lee County, MS
The top middle schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mooreville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
2. Amory Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amory School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
3. Tupelo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1080 Students
4. Milam Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 • 557 Students
5. Guntown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 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
8. Nettleton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lee County, MS
The top elementary schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mooreville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
2. Lawndale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 387 Students
3. Rankin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 356 Students
4. Pierce Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 336 Students
5. Saltillo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 675 Students
6. Lawhon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 527 Students
7. Dorsey Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Itawamba County School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 210 Students
8. Shannon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 205 Students
9. Baldwyn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwyn School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 308 Students
10. Verona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 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.
Questions About Schools in Lee County, MS
How many schools are in Lee County, MS?
Lee County, MS has 37 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 16,282 students in total.
How do schools in Lee County perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in Lee County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Lee County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lee County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lee County
9 places in Lee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Tupelo (12)
- Shannon (4)
- Mooreville (3)
- Nettleton (3)
- Saltillo (3)
- Baldwyn (1)
- Guntown (1)
- Plantersville (1)
- Verona (1)
School districts (3)
- Lee County School District (13 schools)
- Tupelo Public School Dist (12 schools)
- Nettleton School Dist (3 schools)