For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,239 students in Lee County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, MS are Mooreville Middle School, Tupelo Middle School and Baldwyn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mooreville Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
964 Cr 1409
Mooreville, MS 38857
(662) 680-4894
Mooreville, MS 38857
(662) 680-4894
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Tupelo Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 Varsity Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 840-8780
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 840-8780
Grades: 7-8
| 1,062 students
Rank: #33.
Baldwyn High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 North Fourth Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1020
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1020
Grades: 5-12
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Guntown Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1539 Main St.
Guntown, MS 38849
(662) 348-8801
Guntown, MS 38849
(662) 348-8801
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Rank: #55.
Shannon Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
232 Cherry Street
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-3986
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-3986
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #66.
Baldwyn Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
452 North Fourth Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1015
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1015
Grades: 5-8
| 239 students
Rank: #77.
Plantersville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2657 Main St.
Plantersville, MS 38862
(662) 842-4690
Plantersville, MS 38862
(662) 842-4690
Grades: 5-8
| 221 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Co. Schools Improvement Center
Alternative School
4677 Endville Rd
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 842-2050
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 842-2050
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tupelo Alternative School
Alternative School
903 Fillmore Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baldwyn Career Advancement Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
120 Vandiver Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-0062
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-0062
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4677 Endville Rd
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 842-2050
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 842-2050
Grades: 5-9
| 11 students
445 North Church St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8880
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8880
Grades: K-2
| 269 students
Mc Dougal Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2434 S Eason Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-1717
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-1717
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, MS include Mooreville Middle School, Tupelo Middle School and Baldwyn High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lee County?
9 public middle schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lee County include: Guntown Middle School vs. Mooreville Middle School, Mooreville Middle School vs. Guntown Middle School
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