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6.6 avg / 10

Tupelo Public School Dist School District

School District · Tupelo, Mississippi

Students: 7,134
Teachers (FTE): 594
Estimated Scores: 42%

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

12

8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,155

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#48 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,155

+$543 vs Mississippi median

District size

7,134 students

Much larger than Mississippi median

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 6.6/10, Tupelo Public School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Joyner Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Tupelo Public School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 54.3% and ELA proficiency of 50.3%.

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

Math Proficiency 54.3%
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ELA Proficiency 50.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Tupelo Public School Dist with test data.

District Details

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 6.6/10. 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?

Joyner Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Tupelo Public School Dist with a composite score of 7.5/10.

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 54.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.3%. 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 6.6/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
54.3%
ELA Proficiency
50.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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