For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,062 students in Tupelo, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in Tupelo, MS is Tupelo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tupelo, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Tupelo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tupelo, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tupelo Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 Varsity Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 840-8780
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 840-8780
Grades: 7-8
| 1,062 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tupelo Alternative School
Alternative School
903 Fillmore Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Tupelo, Mississippi 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
445 North Church St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8880
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8880
Grades: K-2
| 269 students
Mc Dougal Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2434 S Eason Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-1717
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-1717
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tupelo, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tupelo, MS include Tupelo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tupelo?
2 public middle schools are located in Tupelo.
What is the racial composition of students in Tupelo?
Tupelo public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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