For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,463 students in Lee County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, MS are Mooreville High School, Tupelo High School and Saltillo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Lee County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mooreville High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lee County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mooreville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Road 1429
Mooreville, MS 38857
(662) 842-6859
Mooreville, MS 38857
(662) 842-6859
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Tupelo High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4125 Golden Wave Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
Gr: 9-12 | 2,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Saltillo High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
146 Tiger Dr.
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-5466
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-5466
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Baldwyn High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
512 North Fourth Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1020
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1020
Gr: 5-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Shannon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
218 Cherry St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9566
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9566
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Co. Career & Technical School
Vocational School
221 Honeycomb Way
Tupelo, MS 38803
(662) 432-1090
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
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 842-2050
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tupelo Alternative School
Alternative School
903 Fillmore Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956
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
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8990
Gr: 9-12
Lee County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baldwyn Career Advancement Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
120 Vandiver Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-0062
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-0062
Gr: 9-12
4677 Endville Rd
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 842-2050
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 842-2050
Gr: 5-9 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
445 North Church St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8880
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8880
Gr: K-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Mc Dougal Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2434 S Eason Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-1717
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-1717
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lee County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, MS include Mooreville High School, Tupelo High School and Saltillo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lee County?
9 public high schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lee County include: Shannon High School vs. Saltillo High School, Mooreville High School vs. Saltillo High School, Baldwyn High School vs. Mooreville High School
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