For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,146 students in Simpson County, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 872 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Simpson County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Simpson County, MS are Simpson Central School, Mendenhall Elementary School and Mendenhall Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Simpson County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Simpson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Simpson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simpson Central School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Simpson Hwy 28 West
Pinola, MS 39149
(601) 847-2630
Pinola, MS 39149
(601) 847-2630
Grades: K-8
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Mendenhall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
814 East Street
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2621
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2621
Grades: K-4
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Mendenhall Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
733 Dixie Avenue
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2296
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2296
Grades: 5-8
| 347 students
Rank: #44.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #55.
Magee Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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: #66.
Mendenhall High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Circle Drive
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #77.
Magee High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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: n/an/a
Simpson Co Technical Center
Vocational School
3415 Simpson Hwy 49
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-4000
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 0 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
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Simpson County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Simpson County, MS include Simpson Central School, Mendenhall Elementary School and Mendenhall Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Simpson County, MS?
9 public schools are located in Simpson County, MS.
What percentage of students in Simpson County, MS go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Simpson County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson County, MS?
Simpson County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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