| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc County Schools | Belden | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 3,466 | 9 | — | 1 |
| Tupelo Public School District | Tupelo | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 7,132 | 14 | — | 2 |
| Lee County School District | Guntown | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 6,303 | 15 | — | 5 |
| Nettleton School District | Plantersville | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1,112 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Baldwyn School District | Baldwyn | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 756 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lee County compares
Together they enroll 18,769 students across 44 schools. The largest is Tupelo Public School District with 7,132 students. Districts here average 6.4/10, above the Mississippi average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Lee County, Mississippi
Lee County has 5 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lee County is Pontotoc County Schools (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lee County, MS?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Lee County, MS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lee County, MS?
Of the districts serving Lee County, Pontotoc County Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.