Serving 557 students in grades 9-12, Mendenhall High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mendenhall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mendenhall High School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mendenhall High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendenhall High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#610 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
48%
47%
White
50%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendenhall High School's ranking?
Mendenhall High School is ranked #610 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Mendenhall High School often compared to?
Mendenhall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mendenhall High School?
The graduation rate of Mendenhall High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mendenhall High School?
557 students attend Mendenhall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mendenhall High School students are White, 48% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendenhall High School?
Mendenhall High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mendenhall High School offer ?
Mendenhall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mendenhall High School part of?
Mendenhall High School is part of Simpson Co School Dist School District.
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