Tupelo High School vs. Oxford High School
Should you attend Tupelo High School or Oxford High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Tupelo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Most improved public schools
Diversity
Oxford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,123 students in grades 9-12, Tupelo High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 1,335 students in grades 9-12, Oxford High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,123 students
1,335 students
Total Classroom Teachers
153 teachers
90 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#174 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
537
337
Grade 10 Students
574
354
Grade 11 Students
514
307
Grade 12 Students
498
337
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
51%
34%
% White
33%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%