Top Rankings
Tupelo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 235 students in Tupelo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Tupelo School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
235 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tupelo School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#205 out of 537 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.74
% American Indian
20%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
21%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
45%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
31%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,485 is higher than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,830 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,485
$11,355
Spending / Student
$13,830
$11,328
Best Tupelo School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tupelo High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 South 7th
Tupelo, OK 74572
(580) 845-2381
Tupelo, OK 74572
(580) 845-2381
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Tupelo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 South 7th
Tupelo, OK 74572
(580) 845-2802
Tupelo, OK 74572
(580) 845-2802
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tupelo School District?
Tupelo School District manages 2 public schools serving 235 students.
What is the rank of Tupelo School District?
Tupelo School District is ranked #197 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tupelo School District?
45% of Tupelo School District students are White, 31% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tupelo School District?
Tupelo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Tupelo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,830 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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