Best Magee Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 404 students in Magee, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Magee, MS is Magee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magee, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Magee have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Magee, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Magee High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Magee, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magee High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E Choctaw Street
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Simpson County Achievement Center
Alternative School
177 Simpson Hwy 149
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-6135
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Magee, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Magee, MS include Magee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Magee?
2 public high schools are located in Magee.
What is the racial composition of students in Magee?
Magee public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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