Best Schools in Tupelo, MS
Tupelo, MS has a total of 41 schools including 12 high schools, 9 middle schools and 19 elementary schools. A total of 18,730 students attend Tupelo, MS schools. On average, schools in Tupelo score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Tupelo exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Tupelo, MS
Tupelo, MS has 12 high schools with 6,256 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 Tupelo score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Tupelo meet expectations.
1. Mooreville High School
SchoolGrade
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Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students
2. South Pontotoc High School
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Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students
3. Saltillo High School
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Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 955 Students
4. Tupelo High School
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Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2001 Students
5. Baldwyn High School
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Baldwyn School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 448 Students
6. Pontotoc High School
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Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students
7. Itawamba Agricultural High School
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Itawamba County School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
8. Shannon High School
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Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 525 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tupelo, MS
Tupelo, MS has 9 middle schools with 5,066 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 Tupelo score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Tupelo meet expectations.
1. Mooreville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
2. Tupelo Middle School
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Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1080 Students
3. South Pontotoc Middle School
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Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students
4. Milam Elementary School
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Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 • 557 Students
5. Guntown Middle School
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Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
6. Pontotoc Middle School
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Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 348 Students
7. Shannon Middle School
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Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 202 Students
8. Plantersville Middle School
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Lee County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 274 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tupelo, MS
Tupelo, MS has 19 elementary schools with 7,408 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 Tupelo score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Tupelo greatly exceed expectations.
1. South Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 789 Students
2. Rankin Elementary School
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Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 356 Students
3. Mooreville Elementary School
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Lee County School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 673 Students
4. Lawhon Elementary School
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Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 527 Students
5. Lawndale Elementary School
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Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 387 Students
6. Pierce Street Elementary School
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Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 336 Students
7. Itawamba Attendance Center
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Itawamba County School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1163 Students
8. Baldwyn Elementary School
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Baldwyn School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 308 Students
9. Verona Elementary School
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Lee County School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 324 Students
10. Saltillo Primary School
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Lee County School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 700 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tupelo, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tupelo, MS has a total population of 41,684 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tupelo, 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 Tupelo, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tupelo, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tupelo, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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