Best Public Schools in Zip Code 38801


Summary:

The 38801 zip code area of Tupelo, Mississippi is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Tupelo Public School District. While the district faces challenges with high poverty levels, several schools in the area stand out for their strong academic performance, including Tupelo Middle School, Rankin Elementary School, and Pierce Street Elementary School.

Tupelo Middle School ranks 51 out of 264 middle schools in Mississippi and has a 4-star rating, consistently performing above state and district averages on MAAP tests, particularly in math and science. The elementary schools of Rankin and Pierce Street also excel, ranking 139 and 156 out of 390 elementary schools respectively, and outperforming the district and state on MAAP assessments, especially in English Language Arts and Science.

While the high poverty levels across the district, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 99.11% to 99.85%, present significant challenges, the data suggests that with the right strategies and support, the schools in this area can continue to improve and better serve their students. Tupelo High School shows room for improvement in certain subject areas, but the standout performance of Tupelo Middle and the top elementary schools provide a model for success that could be replicated throughout the district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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