Tupelo: Schools & Education
Tupelo schools: 2 public schools. Tupelo Es is the largest at 148 students (grades -1-8). Total enrollment: 219 students.
- ~200 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 200 residents per school. 7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | TUPELO |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 219 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 18 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.20 |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Pontotoc Technology Center |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 17.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Pontotoc Technology Center |
| Nearest College · City | Ada |
| Nearest College · Phone | 58031022002223 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 17.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | COALGATE - COAL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 927-3103 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 115 W. OHIO, COALGATE OK 74538 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 12.5 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 7.2% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12