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Best Tupelo Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,101 students in Tupelo, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Tupelo, MS is Tupelo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tupelo, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Tupelo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Tupelo, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tupelo High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Tupelo, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tupelo High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4125 Golden Wave Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
Gr: 9-12 | 2,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Co. Career & Technical School
Vocational School
221 Honeycomb Way
Tupelo, MS 38803
(662) 432-1090
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tupelo Alternative School
Alternative School
903 Fillmore Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tupelo Lee Co Voc Tech School
Vocational School
4125 Golden Wave Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8990
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Tupelo, Mississippi

Tupelo, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 high schools in Tupelo, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tupelo, MS include Tupelo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tupelo?
4 public high schools are located in Tupelo.
What is the racial composition of students in Tupelo?
Tupelo public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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