Tupelo Public School District

The Tupelo Public School District in Mississippi operates 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds with high rates of economic disadvantage.

Among the standout schools in the district, Tupelo Middle School ranks 51st out of 264 Mississippi middle schools and earns a 4-star rating, with strong test scores in English Language Arts and Math. Lawhon Elementary and Rankin Elementary also perform well, with high proficiency rates in subjects like Science and English Language Arts. However, the district exhibits significant disparities in test scores and school rankings, with some schools like Pierce Street Elementary seeing declines in their statewide rankings despite maintaining relatively strong academic outcomes.

Across the district, the extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 99.05% to 99.85%, indicate a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. This, combined with the racial diversity and test score disparities, points to potential equity challenges that the district may need to address to ensure all students have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.