Lee County School District
School District · Tupelo, Mississippi
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
6,296
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
6,296
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#105 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,383
$1,229 vs Mississippi median
District size
6,296 students
Much larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Lee County School District ranks #105 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Lee County School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Saltillo Elementary School (7.0/10), Mooreville High School (6.9/10), and Shannon Elementary School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 54% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lee County School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +22.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lee County School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lee County School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saltillo Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Mooreville High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Shannon Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Shannon Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Mooreville Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Saltillo High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Verona Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Guntown Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Mooreville Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Shannon High School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lee County School District
Lee County School District is a Tupelo, Mississippi school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 6,296 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. District-level spending was $11,383 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Lee County School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Saltillo Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Lee County School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.5% and ELA proficiency of 41.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lee County School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lee County School District with test data.
Schools in Lee County School District
13 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools4
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Tupelo
- Total Enrollment
- 6,296
- Teachers (FTE)
- 512
- District spending per student
- $11,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lee County School District?
Lee County School District has 13 schools in total — 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lee County School District?
The average composite rating for Lee County School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lee County School District?
Lee County School District's district-level spending was $11,383 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lee County School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lee County School District is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lee County School District?
Saltillo Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lee County School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Lee County School District?
Across schools in Lee County School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lee County School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Lee County School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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