Tupelo Public School District earned an A from the state for 2024-25. Fall break runs Oct. 13-16; spring break is March 8-12. District office: 662-841-8850.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Tupelo Public School District website, its 2026-27 calendar and phone directory, the Lee County School District’s 2025-26 student handbook, and the Mississippi Department of Education’s Mississippi Succeeds Report Card.

Every public school in Tupelo, with its zone and report card: Tupelo public schools.

Most of Tupelo is served by the Tupelo Public School District, which serves about 7,000 students from pre-K through 12th grade. The Lee County School District serves most of the county outside the city, with schools in Guntown, Mooreville, Plantersville, Saltillo, Shannon and Verona. Check your address: city limits and school district lines are not always the same.

Who to call

  • Tupelo Public School District central office: 662-841-8850, 72 S. Green St.
  • Enrollment and attendance zones (TPSD): Student Support Services, 662-841-8955
  • TPSD transportation: 662-841-8908
  • Lee County School District: 662-841-9144, 1280 College View Drive
  • State report card: Mississippi Succeeds Report Card

Tupelo Public School District schools and state grades

Tupelo groups most of its elementary schools by grade, so a child may move buildings between second and third grade. Grades below are from the state’s 2024-25 report card.

School Grades State grade, 2024-25 Phone
Early Childhood Education Center Pre-K B 662-840-5237
Carver Elementary K-1 B 662-841-8870
Joyner Elementary K-2 B 662-841-8900
Parkway Elementary K-2 A 662-844-6303
Thomas Street Elementary K-2 C 662-841-8960
Lawhon Elementary 2-5 A 662-841-8910
Lawndale Elementary 3-5 A 662-841-8890
Pierce Street Elementary 3-5 A 662-841-8940
Rankin Elementary 3-5 B 662-841-8950
Milam Elementary 6 C 662-841-8920
Tupelo Middle School 7-8 B 662-840-8780
Tupelo High School 9-12 B 662-841-8970
Tupelo Career-Technical Center 9-12 not graded separately 662-841-8990

The district as a whole earned an A. On the same report card, 58.6% of Tupelo students scored proficient or advanced in math and 50.7% in English, and the four-year graduation rate was 83.3%. The district’s own fast facts page lists 7,007 students, 593 certified teachers and 18 Advanced Placement courses.

Lee County School District

The state’s 2024-25 report card gave the Lee County School District a B. Its school grades on the same report card include A for Mooreville Elementary and Mooreville Middle, B for Saltillo High and Mooreville High, and D for Plantersville Middle and the Shannon primary, middle and high schools. The district’s central office is at 1280 College View Drive, 662-841-9144.

The 2026-27 calendar (Tupelo Public School District)

From the district calendar:

  • Columbus Day: Monday, Oct. 12, no school
  • Fall break: Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Friday, Oct. 16
  • Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23-27
  • Last day of first semester: Friday, Dec. 18 (early dismissal)
  • Christmas break: Dec. 21 to Jan. 1; students return Tuesday, Jan. 5
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 18
  • Presidents Day: Monday, Feb. 15 (a makeup day if needed)
  • Spring break: March 8-12
  • Good Friday and Easter Monday: March 26 and March 29 (Good Friday is a makeup day if needed)
  • Last day for students and graduation: Friday, May 21 (early dismissal)

The year has 180 student days. Arrival and dismissal times for each school are posted on the district’s 2026-27 bell times page.

Enrolling a student

Tupelo Public School District requires two steps for every student, new or returning: pre-registration online through ActiveParent, then in-person registration at the school. For 2026-27, online registration opened June 22 and in-person registration ran July 7-17. Families enrolling during the year should call Student Support Services, 662-841-8955, which handles admissions, the residency checklist, attendance zones, in-district transfers and shared-residency affidavits. The district accepts some nonresident students for tuition. Attendance zone maps for the elementary schools are on the district’s zones page.

School board

The Tupelo Public School District Board of Trustees members are appointed by the mayor of Tupelo and approved by the City Council. The superintendent is Rob Picou. The Lee County School District board meets in the board room at 1280 College View Drive.

What this means for you

  • No school Oct. 12-16; Tupelo students return Monday, Oct. 19.
  • New to town? Call Student Support Services before you sign a lease if a specific school matters to you.
  • Report cards for every school are free on the state’s site; compare more than the letter.

Related: moving to Tupelo, Friday night football and who to call at City Hall.

Which elementary zone each neighborhood falls in: see our Tupelo neighborhoods guide.

Frequently asked questions

What grade did the Tupelo Public School District get from the state?

An A for the 2024-25 school year on the Mississippi Department of Education’s report card. Lee County School District, which serves most of the county outside Tupelo, earned a B.

When is fall break for Tupelo schools?

Tupelo Public School District students are out Monday, Oct. 12, for Columbus Day and Oct. 13-16 for fall break, so classes resume Monday, Oct. 19.

When is the last day of school in Tupelo?

Friday, May 21, 2027, an early dismissal day, which is also graduation day, according to the district’s 2026-27 calendar.

How do I enroll my child in Tupelo Public Schools?

Pre-register online through ActiveParent, then complete in-person registration at the school with the district’s residency documents. Student Support Services handles enrollment and attendance zones at 662-841-8955.

When is spring break 2027 for Tupelo schools?

March 8-12, 2027, on the Tupelo Public School District calendar.