Parkway Elementary School

Established in 1965, Thomas Street School is a public school that serves more than 350 students in grades kindergarten through three. The school s Student-teacher ratio is 22-to-1. The school has 28 classrooms, special resource classrooms, three courtyards, a media center, cafeteria, activity building, music room and a modern computer lab along with a suite of offices. The campus includes playground facilities and equipment, along with three paved parking areas. Additional enhancements include two lighted ball fields, an amphitheater and a walking track. The school provides free lunch to more than 70 percentage of its students. The school is a Title 1 school and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Established in 1914, Tupelo High School is part of the Tupelo Public School District that provides academic services to more than 7,000 students from prekindergarten through Grade 12 throughout northeastern Mississippi. The school s 14-building campus features performing arts center, an advanced technology center, a7,500-seat stadium, three practice fields, gymnasiums and an intramural field. It offers more than 15 subjects, as part of its curriculum, including English, mathematics, science, social studies, psychology, sociology and creative writing. The school s fine arts curriculum includes courses such as band, art, strings, guitar, choral music and theater. Additionally, Tupelo High School s athletic program includes basketball, football, bowling and soccer. The school also has a media center that offers over 50 computers, more than 18,000 volumes, and an assortment of periodicals and nonprint resources. Tupelo High School is a two-time recipient of the Department of Education s Blue Ribbon Award and is located in Tupelo, Miss.

Founded in 1929, Rankin Elementary School enrolls more than 300 students in kindergarten through grade three. Its academic curriculum includes social studies, math, science, physical education and art. The school has a library and media center, as well as cafeteria and discovery laboratory. In addition, Rankin Elementary School provides reading recovery programs. It offers food and transportation services. The school is staffed with more than 20 teachers. Rankin Elementary School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is a part of the Tupelo Public School District, which serves students in elementary, middle and high schools.