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#145 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 8% in state

Tupelo HS

High School · Tupelo · Tupelo, OK

A high school in Tupelo, OK where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

200 South 7th, Tupelo, OK 74572

  • Math 3% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency3% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency19% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$16,872
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Students at Tupelo HS score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency3%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 19% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
ELA
31%
2025
Math
3%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 44 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Tupelo HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated986/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,964

Median home value

$83,900

Median rent

$875/mo

College educated

11.1%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74572; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Tupelo

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,872NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tupelo HS is listed in TUPELO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tupelo HS

Tupelo HS is a public high school in Tupelo, OK, part of Tupelo, serving approximately 78 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tupelo HS

What grades does Tupelo HS serve?

Tupelo HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Tupelo HS?

Tupelo HS has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tupelo HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Tupelo HS is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tupelo HS rank in OK?

Tupelo HS ranks #145 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Tupelo HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Tupelo HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Tupelo HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tupelo HS has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tupelo HS a charter school?

No, Tupelo HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tupelo HS a Title I school?

No, Tupelo HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tupelo HS?

65.4% of students at Tupelo HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
78
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Coal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 74572)
806
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
41.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 74572; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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