For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,010 students in 38801, MS (there are , serving 82 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 38801, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 38801, MS are Tupelo High School, Rankin Elementary School and Tupelo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38801 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38801, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38801, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tupelo High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4125 Golden Wave Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
Grades: 9-12
| 2,101 students
Rank: #22.
Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1908 Forrest Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8950
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8950
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Tupelo Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 Varsity Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 840-8780
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 840-8780
Grades: 7-8
| 1,062 students
Rank: #44.
Pierce Street Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1008 Pierce Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8940
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8940
Grades: 3-6
| 337 students
Rank: #55.
Lawndale Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1563 Mitchell Road
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8890
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8890
Grades: 3-5
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
628 Rutherford Road
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 844-6303
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 844-6303
Grades: K-2
| 428 students
Rank: n/an/a
520 S Thomas Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8960
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8960
Grades: K-2
| 376 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tupelo Alternative School
Alternative School
903 Fillmore Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tupelo Lee Co Voc Tech School
Vocational School
4125 Golden Wave Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8990
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8990
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38801, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 38801, MS include Tupelo High School, Rankin Elementary School and Tupelo Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 38801?
9 public schools are located in 38801.
What percentage of students in 38801 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 38801 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38801?
38801 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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