For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,905 students in Simpson County, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 839 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Simpson County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Simpson County, MS are Simpson Central School, Mendenhall High School and Mendenhall Elementary 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 37% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Simpson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Simpson County (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 High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Circle Dr
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Gr: 7-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Magee High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Choctaw St.
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-2263
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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%
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
Rank: n/an/a
Simpson County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
3415 Simpson Hwy 49
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-4000
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-4000
Gr: 9-12
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 High School and Mendenhall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Simpson County?
9 public schools are located in Simpson County.
What percentage of students in Simpson County go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Simpson County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson County?
Simpson County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Simpson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Simpson County include: Simpson Central School vs. Mendenhall Elementary School, Mendenhall High School vs. Magee High School, Magee Elementary School vs. Mendenhall Elementary School
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