Tupelo High School

Tupelo High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4125 Golden Wave Dr,  Tupelo, MS
Tupelo Public School District
3.9
2.7
2,001 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
John A Dobbs
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
131
Full Time Teachers
131
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
20.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
305:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Black
51.9%
White
33.4%
Hispanic
8.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
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School Rankings

#14 Niche Standout HS in Mississippi
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Mississippi 524 Students
Mississippi State University 513 Students
Itawamba Community College 296 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 218 Students
The University of Alabama 165 Students
Jackson State University 111 Students
University of Memphis 95 Students
Vanderbilt University 94 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 89 Students
Delta State University 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 116 Students
Nursing 93 Students
Psychology 85 Students
Biology 84 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Marketing 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 36 Students
Accounting 31 Students
Pre-Law Studies 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 294 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
8/16/2024
I would like to see the administration take more interest in helping me to achieve my goals. Currently, emphasis is placed on attending in-state schools and students who have higher aspirations are not adequately supported.
5.0 Sophomore
12/2/2023
I have had a very nice experience at Tupelo High through my first two years of high school. The campus is setup very well and gives a college feel with its length and the space between buildings and classes. There is also a wide range of electives offered that gives everyone an opportunity to find an extracurricular that they enjoy. The social life, in addition, is incredibly diverse ensuring that every student has a good friend group who shares their interests and values.
5.0 Senior
10/6/2023
I love this school and I love the community built around it. Everyone here is so unique and every person has their own personality. The only gripes I have with this high school are the same gripes I have with the school system in general. Underpaid teachers, teachers who can't teach, and ridicuolous rules and regulations.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 7 Reviews
5.0 other
1/3/2025
I LOVE ANDREW AND TAYLOR BROWN. If i'm being honest not only do they run tupelo but they run mississippi. but out of anyone to do it i want it to be them, they are the most handsome and kind people at the school. andrew especially is a stud, obviously he has the looks and not to mention he's a state...
2.0 parent
2/3/2016
Tupelo has a general problem accepting those transferring in from out of state. They have a small town attitude and at same time believe they are more metro.
1.0 parent
10/8/2014
In response to the earlier post concerning "outsiders" having a hard time here, THAT IS THE PROBLEM! This school has a problem with inclusion and diversity and bullying especially among female students. My experience tells me that the girl bullies are most likely the product of their mothers being a...
4.0 other
10/30/2013
I'm a junior at THS. Let me just say that I love my school. The teachers are great, and the vast majority of them are very passionate about what they do. If I had to complain about anything, it's that there are some uppity snobs; but I'd like you to point out a place that doesn't have a single one o...

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