Lee County School District
- 1280 COLLEGE VIEW DR
- TUPELO, MS 38804
- (662) 841-9144
12 School Reviews
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 63.3% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,432 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.8 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,877 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 465 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,877 | 14.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 560 |
| 1st Grade Students | 560 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 553 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 535 |
| 4th Grade Students | 554 |
| 5th Grade Students | 547 |
| 6th Grade Students | 518 |
| 7th Grade Students | 486 |
| 8th Grade Students | 508 |
| 9th Grade Students | 605 |
| 10th Grade Students | 533 |
| 11th Grade Students | 417 |
| 12th Grade Students | 391 |
| Ungraded Students | 88 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 35 |
| Hispanic | 91 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,881 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,800 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,524 |
| Female | 3,331 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 465 | 14.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 0.7 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 27 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 179 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 196 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 62 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 136 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 8 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 31 |
| Elementary | 9 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | 16 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 13 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 281 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 10 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 19 |
| School Administrators | 25 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 32 |
| Student Support Services | 31 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 164 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $56,427,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $16,605,000 | 29.4% |
| Property Tax | $13,665,000 | 24.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $10,000 | 0.02% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $1,119,000 | 2.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,001,000 | 1.8% |
| Rents and Royalties | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $484,000 | 0.9% |
| Private Contributions | $161,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $157,000 | 0.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $33,971,000 | 60.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $32,849,000 | 58.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $333,000 | 0.6% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $323,000 | 0.6% |
| School Lunch Programs | $17,000 | 0.03% |
| Other Programs | $449,000 | 0.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $5,851,000 | 10.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,276,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,345,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $24,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $218,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $64,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,054,000 | 3.6% |
| Through State - Other | $651,000 | 1.2% |
| Direct - Other | $219,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $49,912,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $29,909,000 | 59.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $16,780,000 | 33.6% |
| Student Support | $2,228,000 | 3.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,801,000 | 3.2% |
| General Administration Support | $1,198,000 | 2.1% |
| School Administration Support | $3,311,000 | 5.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $5,435,000 | 9.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,184,000 | 3.9% |
| Other Support Services | $623,000 | 1.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,223,000 | 6.5% |
| Food Services | $3,191,000 | 5.7% |
| Other Services | $32,000 | 0.06% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 63.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 318 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 35 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 100 | 5.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Lee County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 15
- Students: 6,877
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 465
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| GUNTOWN SCHOOL | ||||
1539 Main St
Guntown, MS Public | 6-8 | 728 | 16.6 |  Review This School |
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| LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS IMPROVEMENT CENTER | ||||
4677 Endville Rd
Belden, MS Public | 4-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| MOOREVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
967 C.r. 1409
Mooreville, MS Public | KG-5 | 689 | 16.3 |  5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| MOOREVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
Cr 1409/1429
Mooreville, MS Public | 9-12 | 439 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| MOOREVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
Cr 1409/1429
Mooreville, MS Public | 6-8 | 304 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| PLANTERSVILLE SCHOOL | ||||
2657 Main St
Plantersville, MS Public | 5-8 | 263 | 8.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SALTILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
424 South 3rd St
Saltillo, MS Public | 3-5 | 791 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| SALTILLO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
146 Tiger Dr
Saltillo, MS Public | 9-12 | 805 | 16.6 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SALTILLO PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
1806 Hwy 45 North
Saltillo, MS Public | PK-2 | 749 | 16.7 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| SHANNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
695 Romie Hill Ave
Shannon, MS Public | 3-6 | 366 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| SHANNON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
218 Cherry St
Shannon, MS Public | 9-12 | 712 | 16.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SHANNON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
218 Cherry St
Shannon, MS Public | 7-8 | 202 | 10.0 | Review This School |
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| SHANNON PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
6408 Noah Curtis St
Shannon, MS Public | PK-2 | 305 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| THE BELDEN CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
4677 Endville Rd
Belden, MS Public | 5-9 | 37 | 8.2 | Review This School |
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| VERONA SCHOOL | ||||
212 College Ave
Verona, MS Public | KG-4 | 465 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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