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Best Lee County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,239 students in Lee County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lee County, MS are Mooreville Middle School, Tupelo Middle School and Baldwyn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mooreville Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
964 Cr 1409
Mooreville, MS 38857
(662) 680-4894
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Tupelo Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1009 Varsity Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 840-8780
Gr: 7-8 | 1,062 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Baldwyn High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
512 North Fourth Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1020
Gr: 5-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Guntown Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1539 Main St.
Guntown, MS 38849
(662) 348-8801
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Shannon Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
232 Cherry Street
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-3986
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Baldwyn Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
452 North Fourth Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1015
Gr: 5-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Plantersville Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2657 Main St.
Plantersville, MS 38862
(662) 842-4690
Gr: 5-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Co. Schools Improvement Center
Alternative School
4677 Endville Rd
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 842-2050
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tupelo Alternative School
Alternative School
903 Fillmore Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956
Gr: 4-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lee County, MS

Lee County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Baldwyn Career Advancement Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
120 Vandiver Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-0062
Gr: 9-12
The Belden Center (Closed 2012)
4677 Endville Rd
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 842-2050
Gr: 5-9 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Church Street Elementary School (Closed 2012)
445 North Church St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8880
Gr: K-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Mc Dougal Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2434 S Eason Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-1717
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lee County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lee County, MS include Mooreville Middle School, Tupelo Middle School and Baldwyn High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lee County?
9 public middle schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lee County include: Mooreville Middle School vs. Guntown Middle School, Guntown Middle School vs. Mooreville Middle School

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