For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 785 students in Magee, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Magee, MS are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Magee have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Magee, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Goodwater Rd Nw
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3601
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3601
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Magee Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
413 Choctaw St. E Suite 100
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3334
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3334
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Magee, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Magee, MS include Magee Elementary School and Magee Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Magee?
2 public elementary schools are located in Magee.
What is the racial composition of students in Magee?
Magee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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