Tupelo Public School Dist School District
School District · Tupelo, Mississippi
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,155
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,155
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Tupelo Public School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tupelo Public School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tupelo Middle School
Tupelo · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rankin Elementary School
Tupelo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lawndale Elementary School
Tupelo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#43 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,155
+$543 vs Mississippi median
District size
7,134 students
Much larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Tupelo Public School Dist ranks #43 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Tupelo Public School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tupelo Middle School (7.9/10), Rankin Elementary School (7.6/10), and Lawndale Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 Tupelo Public School Dist schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tupelo Public School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tupelo Public School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tupelo Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Rankin Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Lawndale Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Milam Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Lawhon Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Pierce Street Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Tupelo High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Early Childhood Education Center | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tupelo Public School Dist
Tupelo Public School Dist is a Tupelo, Mississippi school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 7,134 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $13,155 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Tupelo Public School Dist is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tupelo Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Tupelo Public School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 56.2% and ELA proficiency of 50.8%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Tupelo Public School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tupelo Public School Dist with test data.
Schools in Tupelo Public School Dist
12 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Tupelo
- Total Enrollment
- 7,134
- Teachers (FTE)
- 594
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tupelo Public School Dist?
Tupelo Public School Dist has 12 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tupelo Public School Dist?
The average composite rating for Tupelo Public School Dist is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tupelo Public School Dist?
Tupelo Public School Dist spends $13,155 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tupelo Public School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tupelo Public School Dist is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tupelo Public School Dist?
Tupelo Middle School is the highest-rated school in Tupelo Public School Dist with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Tupelo Public School Dist?
Across schools in Tupelo Public School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tupelo Public School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Tupelo Public School Dist has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 12 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.8%
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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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