Best 38801 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,010 students in 38801, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 217 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 38801, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in 38801, MS are Tupelo High School, Rankin Elementary School and Pierce Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 38801 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38801, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).