Saltillo High School vs. Tupelo High School
Should you attend Saltillo High School or Tupelo 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
Saltillo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Tupelo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 930 students in grades 9-12, Saltillo High School ranks in the top 50% 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 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 2,101 students in grades 9-12, Tupelo High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
930 students
2,101 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%


Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
133 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#120 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
69%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
53%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%


Graduation Rate
93%
86%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
237
581
Grade 10 Students
248
539
Grade 11 Students
218
513
Grade 12 Students
215
440
Ungraded Students
12
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%


% Hispanic
1%
8%


% Black
18%
50%


% White
77%
35%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%


Diversity Score
0.38
0.62


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%

