For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 986 students in Mendenhall, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mendenhall, MS are Simpson Central School and Mendenhall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendenhall, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mendenhall have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mendenhall, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Simpson Central School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 Simpson Hwy 28 W
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2630
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2630
Gr: K-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Mendenhall Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
814 East Street
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2621
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2621
Gr: PK-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Simpson County Achievement Center
Alternative School
177 Simpson Hwy 149
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 849-6135
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 849-6135
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mendenhall, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mendenhall, MS include Simpson Central School and Mendenhall Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mendenhall?
3 public elementary schools are located in Mendenhall.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendenhall?
Mendenhall public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Mendenhall are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mendenhall include: Simpson Central School vs. Mendenhall Elementary School, Mendenhall Elementary School vs. Simpson Central School
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