Can I use Lee County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Lee County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Lee County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Lee County?

Start with the 33 listed public schools and 4 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Lee County Schools & Education

Name: Lee County, Mississippi Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Lee County, Mississippi

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

27/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

87.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

87.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 87.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,044

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,954

School Score

27/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 27/100

State Score Position

#36

of 81 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lee County

Measured School Summary

Lee County faces educational challenges with a school score of 27/100 and a graduation rate of 87.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,044 per pupil, Lee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 1% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Lee County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

33 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

27/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #36 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.

Completion

87.9%

0.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,044

$90 above the state average

School coverage

4 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Lee County has 33 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Lee County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Review-carefully county

Lee County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#36

of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Elementary to high school visible

7,132 students

Elementary 8Middle 2High 2Other 2

14 listed schools in this county slice.

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

6,303 students

Elementary 6Middle 4High 4Other 1

15 listed schools in this county slice.

NETTLETON SCHOOL DIST

Elementary to high school visible

1,112 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary school only in this slice

308 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 15 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lee County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lee County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Lee County, Mississippi

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

The Region's Largest Educational Infrastructure

Lee County features 33 public schools serving a massive enrollment of 14,855 students. The county utilizes four districts to manage 16 elementary, seven middle, and seven high schools.

A Multi-District Approach to Education

The Tupelo Public School District (7,132 students) and Lee County School District (6,303 students) are the primary providers. The Baldwyn School District also serves 756 students, and no charter schools are present.

Town and Rural Diversity with Large High Schools

The locale mix includes 19 town and 14 rural schools with an average size of 512 students. Tupelo High School is the largest in the set, serving 2,001 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Lee County

Reported Enrollment

14,855

33 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary16

Middle7

High7

Other3

4 School Districts in Lee County

TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NETTLETON SCHOOL DIST

3 schools

1,112 students

BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

756 students

33 Public Schools in Lee County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Lee County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
TUPELO HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	Tupelo, 38801Town: Remote	9–12	High	2,001
TUPELO MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	Tupelo, 38801Town: Remote	7–8	Middle	1,080
SALTILLO HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	SALTILLO, 38866Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	955
SALTILLO PRIMARY SCHOOL	Record	LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	SALTILLO, 38866Rural: Fringe	KG–2	Primary	700
GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	GUNTOWN, 38849Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	696
SALTILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	SALTILLO, 38866Rural: Fringe	3–5	Primary	675
MOOREVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	Mooreville, 38857Rural: Distant	KG–5	Primary	673
MILAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	Tupelo, 38804Town: Remote	6	Middle	557
LAWHON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	Tupelo, 38804Town: Remote	2–5	Primary	527
SHANNON HIGH SCHOOL	Record	LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	SHANNON, 38868Town: Remote	9–12	High	525
MOOREVILLE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	MOOREVILLE, 38857Rural: Distant	9–12	High	469
NETTLETON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	NETTLETON SCHOOL DIST	Nettleton, 38858Rural: Distant	4–8	Middle	452
PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	Tupelo, 38801Town: Remote	KG–2	Primary	452
JOYNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	Tupelo, 38804Town: Remote	KG–2	Primary	416
THOMAS STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	Tupelo, 38801Town: Remote	KG–2	Primary	402
LAWNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	Tupelo, 38801Town: Remote	3–5	Primary	387
MOOREVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	MOOREVILLE, 38857Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	372
RANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	Tupelo, 38801Town: Remote	3–5	Primary	356
NETTLETON HIGH SCHOOL	Record	NETTLETON SCHOOL DIST	Nettleton, 38858Rural: Distant	9–12	High	342
PIERCE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	Tupelo, 38801Town: Remote	3–6	Primary	336

TUPELO HIGH SCHOOL

TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Tupelo, 38801 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High2,001 students

TUPELO MIDDLE SCHOOL

TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Tupelo, 38801 / Town: Remote

Profile7–8Middle1,080 students

SALTILLO HIGH SCHOOL

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SALTILLO, 38866 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High955 students

SALTILLO PRIMARY SCHOOL

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SALTILLO, 38866 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–2Primary700 students

GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

GUNTOWN, 38849 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle696 students

SALTILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SALTILLO, 38866 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary675 students

MOOREVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mooreville, 38857 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary673 students

MILAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Tupelo, 38804 / Town: Remote

Record6Middle557 students

LAWHON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Tupelo, 38804 / Town: Remote

Record2–5Primary527 students

SHANNON HIGH SCHOOL

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SHANNON, 38868 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High525 students

MOOREVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MOOREVILLE, 38857 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High469 students

NETTLETON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

NETTLETON SCHOOL DIST

Nettleton, 38858 / Rural: Distant

Record4–8Middle452 students

PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Tupelo, 38801 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–2Primary452 students

JOYNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Tupelo, 38804 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–2Primary416 students

THOMAS STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Tupelo, 38801 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–2Primary402 students

LAWNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Tupelo, 38801 / Town: Remote

Record3–5Primary387 students

MOOREVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MOOREVILLE, 38857 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle372 students

RANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Tupelo, 38801 / Town: Remote

Record3–5Primary356 students

NETTLETON HIGH SCHOOL

NETTLETON SCHOOL DIST

Nettleton, 38858 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High342 students

PIERCE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Tupelo, 38801 / Town: Remote

Record3–6Primary336 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,044

State avg $5,954

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Mississippi counties have the highest graduation rates?

Holmes County (97.0%), Montgomery County (97.0%), and Quitman County (97.0%) currently lead Mississippi among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Mississippi?

Across Mississippi counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,954. The highest current county values are Choctaw County ($8,216), Kemper County ($7,706), and Franklin County ($7,289). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Lee County?

Lee County has a school score of 27/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Lee County?

The high school graduation rate in Lee County is 87.9%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Lee County spend per student?

Lee County spends $6,044 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Lee County, Mississippi — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Lee County, Mississippi?

Lee County features 33 public schools serving a massive enrollment of 14,855 students. The county utilizes four districts to manage 16 elementary, seven middle, and seven high schools.

What are the major school districts in Lee County, Mississippi?

What is the school experience like in Lee County?

The locale mix includes 19 town and 14 rural schools with an average size of 512 students. Tupelo High School is the largest in the set, serving 2,001 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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