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
2,101 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John A Dobbs
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
133
Full Time Teachers
133
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
20.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
63.6%
State Average
0.8%
Science
18.6%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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%

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 540 Students
Mississippi State University 521 Students
Itawamba Community College 307 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 217 Students
The University of Alabama 170 Students
Jackson State University 110 Students
University of Memphis 94 Students
Vanderbilt University 92 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 88 Students
Delta State University 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 124 Students
Nursing 99 Students
Psychology 85 Students
Biology 81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 65 Students
Marketing 44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 40 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 37 Students
Accounting 31 Students
Pre-Law Studies 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 296 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/13/2025
Tupelo High gave me a lot of opportunities to become the best student possible. I had an endless amount of resources and support from my teachers.
3.0 Junior
12/18/2024
Tupelo high school is not the best school nor is it the worst. Some teachers are good at their jobs and others just teach what they have to. It's really a 50-50 chance with what type of teacher you get. I would say my best experience at the highschool was getting to explore new things with my friends. And my worst is getting teachers or substitutes that only treat you well if you're an athlete.
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.
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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Tupelo High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tupelo, MS and is served by the Tupelo Public School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 2,101 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Tupelo High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tupelo Lee Co Voc Tech School, Thomas Street Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Tupelo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tupelo High School.

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