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TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
14
Schools
7,132
Students
$13,039
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
99.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 7,132 students across 14 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,039 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 32/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MILAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL06–06557
TUPELO MIDDLE SCHOOL07–081,080
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
TUPELO HIGH SCHOOL09–122,001
TUPELO LEE CO VOC TECH SCHOOL09–120
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERPK–PK301
TUPELO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL04–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,039Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
43%
State
38.9%
Local (property tax)
42.5%
Federal
18.6%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (43%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
7,132
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score32/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST has 14 public schools, serving a total of 7,132 students.
What is the graduation rate for TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST spends $13,039 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
No, TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST serve?
TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST is 32/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.