For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,138 students in Tunica, MS (there are , serving 222 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Tunica, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Tunica, MS are Rosa Fort High School, Tunica Middle School and Tunica Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tunica, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Tunica have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tunica, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rosa Fort High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Rosa Fort Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1343
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1343
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Tunica Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2486 Us Hwy 61 N
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-4224
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-4224
Grades: 6-8
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Tunica Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
690 School Street
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1442
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1442
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: n/an/a
David Williams Jr Career &tech Cnt
Vocational School
2400 Us Highway 61 N.
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-2051
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-2051
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tcs Alternative School
Alternative School
1100 Rosa Fort Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1343
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1343
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tunica, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Tunica, MS include Rosa Fort High School, Tunica Middle School and Tunica Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tunica?
5 public schools are located in Tunica.
What percentage of students in Tunica go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Tunica are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tunica?
Tunica public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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