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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lee County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 14,441 students in Lee County, MS (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,075 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Lee County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lee County, MS are Early Childhood Education Center, Mooreville Elementary School and Mooreville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Lee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early Childhood Education Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1402 N Green Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 840-5237
Gr: PK | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Mooreville Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
967 C.r. 1409
Mooreville, MS 38857
(662) 844-7105
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Mooreville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Road 1429
Mooreville, MS 38857
(662) 842-6859
Gr: 9-13 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
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 | 2,123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Mooreville Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
964 Cr 1409
Mooreville, MS 38857
(662) 680-4894
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1908 Forrest Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8950
Gr: 3-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Saltillo High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
146 Tiger Dr.
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-5466
Gr: 9-13 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Pierce Street Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1008 Pierce Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8940
Gr: 3-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Tupelo Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1009 Varsity Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 840-8780
Gr: 7-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
720 West Jefferson
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8920
Gr: 6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Lawhon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
140 Lake Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8910
Gr: 2-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Lawndale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1563 Mitchell Road
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8890
Gr: 3-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Baldwyn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
515 Bender Circle
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1037
Gr: K-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Saltillo Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
424 South 3rd Street
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-2211
Gr: 3-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Baldwyn High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
512 North Fourth Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1037
Gr: 5-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Guntown Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1539 Main St.
Guntown, MS 38849
(662) 348-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
Shannon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
695 Romie Hill Ave.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9514
Gr: 3-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Shannon Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
232 Cherry Street
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-3986
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1919.
Shannon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
218 Cherry St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9566
Gr: 9-13 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Verona Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
212 College Ave.
Verona, MS 38879
(855) 473-7529
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
Plantersville Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2657 Main St.
Plantersville, MS 38862
(662) 842-4690
Gr: 5-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Baldwyn Career Advancement Center
Vocational School
120 Vandiver Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-0062
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Carver Elementary School
910 North Green Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8870
Gr: K-1 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Joyner Elementary School
1201 Joyner Avenue
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8900
Gr: K-2 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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
Lee Co. Schools Improvement Center
Alternative School
4677 Endville Rd
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 842-2050
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Parkway Elementary School
628 Rutherford Road
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 844-6303
Gr: K-2 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Saltillo Primary School
1806 Hwy 45 N, P.o. Box 1525
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-3724
Gr: PK-2 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Shannon Primary School
6408 Noah Curtis St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-0135
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Thomas Street Elementary School
520 S Thomas Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8960
Gr: K-2 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lee County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Lee County, MS include Early Childhood Education Center, Mooreville Elementary School and Mooreville High School.
How many public schools are located in Lee County?
32 public schools are located in Lee County.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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