For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,001 students in Tupelo, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Tupelo, MS is Tupelo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tupelo, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Tupelo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Tupelo, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tupelo High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tupelo, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tupelo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4125 Golden Wave Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
Grades: 9-12
| 2,001 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Co. Career & Technical School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
221 Honeycomb Way
Tupelo, MS 38803
(662) 432-1090
Tupelo, MS 38803
(662) 432-1090
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tupelo Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
903 Fillmore Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tupelo Lee Co Voc Tech School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4125 Golden Wave Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8990
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8990
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Tupelo, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
445 North Church St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8880
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8880
Grades: K-2
| 269 students
Mc Dougal Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2434 S Eason Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-1717
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-1717
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tupelo, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Tupelo, MS include Tupelo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tupelo?
4 public high schools are located in Tupelo.
What is the racial composition of students in Tupelo?
Tupelo public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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