How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Shannon High School | Tupelo High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shannon, MS | Tupelo, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 529 | 2,123 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.3:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.0% | 52.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Shannon High School | Tupelo High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,383 | $13,155 |
| District | Lee County School District | Tupelo Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Shannon High School | Tupelo High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.8% | 32.8% |
| African American | 76.0% | 50.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.3% | 11.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 3.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Shannon High School | Tupelo High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 22 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 259:1 | 271:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 58.5% | 38.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 224 | 314 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.