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15 schools in Tupelo

Mississippi · Public K-12

Tupelo has 15 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 7,192 Mississippi students across 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Tupelo

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,192
+115 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
31%
was 37%
% Hispanic
10%
was 6%
% Black
53%
was 52%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Carver Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-01312
Early Childhood Education CenterElementaryPK-PK322
Joyner Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-02444
Lawhon Elementary SchoolElementary02-05575
Lawndale Elementary SchoolElementary03-05378
LEE CO. CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOLHigh09-120
Milam Elementary SchoolMiddle06-06456
Parkway Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-02418
Pierce Street Elementary SchoolElementary03-05345
Rankin Elementary SchoolElementary03-05375
Thomas Street Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-02374
TUPELO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLCombined04-120
Tupelo High SchoolHigh09-122,123
TUPELO LEE CO VOC TECH SCHOOLHigh09-120
Tupelo Middle SchoolMiddle07-081,070

About Tupelo

Across Tupelo, Mississippi, 15 public schools educates about 7,192 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,192 students, stayed largely flat from the 7,077 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 37% to 31% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Tupelo discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Tupelo, Mississippi?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Tupelo, with a combined enrollment of about 7,192.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Tupelo?
Tupelo has 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Tupelo?
Tupelo High School is the largest public school in Tupelo by enrollment, with approximately 2,123 students.
What school districts serve Tupelo?
Tupelo is served by 2 public school districts, including Tupelo Public School District, Lee County.
What grade levels do public schools in Tupelo cover?
Public schools in Tupelo serve students from pre-K through grade 12.