For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,304 students in Magee, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 183 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Magee, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Magee, MS are Magee High School, Magee Elementary School and Magee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magee, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Magee have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Magee, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magee High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Choctaw Street
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-2263
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-2263
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Goodwater Rd Nw
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3601
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3601
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #33.
Magee Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
413 Choctaw East Suite100
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3334
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3334
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: n/an/a
Simpson County Achievement Center
Alternative School
177 Simpson Hwy 149
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-6135
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-6135
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Magee, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Magee, MS include Magee High School, Magee Elementary School and Magee Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Magee, MS?
4 public schools are located in Magee, MS.
What percentage of students in Magee, MS go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Magee, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Magee, MS?
Magee, MS public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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