Magee High School

501 E Choctaw Street
Magee, MS 39111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 404 students in grades 9-12, Magee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Magee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Magee High School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Magee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magee High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#441 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Magee High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Magee High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Magee High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Magee High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Magee High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Magee High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
62%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Magee High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Magee High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Magee High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Magee High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Magee High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Magee High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Magee High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magee High School's ranking?
Magee High School is ranked #441 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Magee High School often compared to?
Magee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mendenhall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Magee High School?
The graduation rate of Magee High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Magee High School?
404 students attend Magee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Magee High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magee High School?
Magee High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Magee High School offer ?
Magee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Magee High School part of?
Magee High School is part of Simpson Co School District.

School Reviews

2   7/16/2011
This school has no music classes any longer. The books are very old, and most teachers are coaches to where if a child is not particpating in a sport most of the teachers pay no mind to their academic talents. All this school cares about is sports! The bathrooms are unclean, rarely have soad, and the water pressure is terrible. There are not many electives all together.. This school doesn't support creativity on any manner.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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