Tupelo Public School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 72 South Green Street in Tupelo, Mississippi, the Tupelo Public School District stands as an active, traditional public educational system serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Set within a remote town environment in the broader Tupelo metropolitan area, the district encompasses 14 operational schools structured to support continuous academic progression across all grade levels. As a primary public district operating independently of charter models, Tupelo Public Schools provides a stable, community-centered foundation dedicated to early childhood development, foundational primary learning, and secondary college-and-career readiness.

Drawing from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district educates a vibrant population of 7,192 students, creating a diverse learning environment across its elementary, middle, and high school programs. To support student success, the district maintains a robust organizational framework comprising more than 2,184 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes 1,110 full-time equivalent teachers, 140 instructional aides, and over 934 support personnel, ensuring tailored academic guidance and comprehensive operational support across every site. Families, students, and educational researchers can explore additional district programs online at www.tupeloschools.com or contact the main office directly at (662) 841-8850.
14
Total Schools
7,192
Total Students
1,110.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tupelo Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White2,206
Hispanic717
Black3,783
Asian173
Two or More304
American Indian6
Pacific Islander3
  • Black
    3,783 (52.6%)
  • White
    2,206 (30.7%)
  • Hispanic
    717 (10.0%)
  • Two or More
    304 (4.2%)
  • Asian
    173 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Tupelo Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle2
High2
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:14
Students:7,192*
Teachers (FTE):1,110.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.5
Schools in Tupelo Public School District
Found 14 Schools