For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,146 students in Simpson Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Simpson Co School Dist School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
3,146 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Simpson Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.60
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1,570 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
50%
47%
# White Students
1,442 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
46%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
243
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
213
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
223
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
235
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
257
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
235
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
290
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
261
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
279
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
241
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
226
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
224
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
12
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,370 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,365 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,370
$12,094
Spending / Student
$11,365
$11,965
Best Simpson Co School Dist School District Public Schools (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
| n/a 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
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Simpson Co School Dist School District?
Simpson Co School Dist School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,146 students.
What is the rank of Simpson Co School Dist School District?
Simpson Co School Dist School District is ranked #90 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson Co School Dist School District?
50% of Simpson Co School Dist School District students are Black, 46% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Simpson Co School Dist School District?
Simpson Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Simpson Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,365 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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