Public schools in Tupelo, MS
15 open public schools with an address in Tupelo, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,192
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Tupelo public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Tupelo, MS: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,192 students, an average of 479 per school. The largest campus is Tupelo High School (2,123 students), and the largest elementary school is Lawhon Elementary School (575).
Tupelo Public School District operates the most schools here (14), and 2 regular districts have at least one Tupelo campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 67% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Tupelo
Elementary schools in Tupelo
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Elementary School Tupelo Public School District | KG–01 | 312 | 13.6:1 | |
| Joyner Elementary School Tupelo Public School District | KG–02 | 444 | 14.1:1 | |
| Lawhon Elementary School Tupelo Public School District | 02–05 | 575 | 14.4:1 | |
| Lawndale Elementary School Tupelo Public School District | 03–05 | 378 | 11.6:1 | |
| Parkway Elementary School Tupelo Public School District | KG–02 | 418 | 13.1:1 | |
| Pierce Street Elementary School Tupelo Public School District | 03–05 | 345 | 11.3:1 | |
| Rankin Elementary School Tupelo Public School District | 03–05 | 375 | 12.7:1 | |
| Thomas Street Elementary School Tupelo Public School District | KG–02 | 374 | 13.1:1 |
Middle schools in Tupelo
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milam Elementary School Tupelo Public School District | 06–06 | 456 | 12.4:1 | |
| Tupelo Middle School Tupelo Public School District | 07–08 | 1,070 | 13.9:1 |
High schools in Tupelo
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Co. Career & Technical School Lee County · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Tupelo High School Tupelo Public School District | 09–12 | 2,123 | 13.9:1 | |
| Tupelo Lee Co Voc Tech School Tupelo Public School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Tupelo
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Center Tupelo Public School District | PK–PK | 322 | 16.5:1 | |
| Tupelo Alternative School Tupelo Public School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.7%
- Hispanic10%
- Black52.6%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Tupelo schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,192 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tupelo
How many public schools are in Tupelo, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Tupelo: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 7,192 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tupelo?
Schools with an address in Tupelo belong to 2 education agencies, led by Tupelo Public School District (14 schools), Lee County (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Tupelo?
Tupelo High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tupelo, with 2,123 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tupelo?
No school with an address in Tupelo is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tupelo schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tupelo public schools is 13.4:1, similar to the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Tupelo guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Mississippi cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities