Serving 646 students in grades 7-12, 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mendenhall High School serves the west part of its school district in Mendenhall, MS, covering an extensive attendance zone of approximately 421 square miles. Families in this area typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with some living up to 22.4 miles away from the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mendenhall High School's student population of 646 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mendenhall High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendenhall High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
56%
45%
White
42%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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 #471 out of 795 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mendenhall High School?
The graduation rate of Mendenhall High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mendenhall High School?
646 students attend Mendenhall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mendenhall High School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 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 16:1, 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 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mendenhall High School part of?
Mendenhall High School is part of Simpson County School District.
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