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%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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
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Graduation Rate
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
62%
47%
White
34%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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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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