For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,341 students in Mendenhall, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 634 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Mendenhall, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Mendenhall, MS are Mendenhall High 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.
Mendenhall, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Mendenhall have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mendenhall, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mendenhall High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 Circle Drive
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Mendenhall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
814 East Street
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2621
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2621
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #33.
Mendenhall Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
733 Dixie Avenue
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2296
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2296
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
Simpson Co Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3415 Simpson Hwy 49
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-4000
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mendenhall, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Mendenhall, MS include Mendenhall High School, Mendenhall Elementary School and Mendenhall Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Mendenhall?
4 public schools are located in Mendenhall.
What percentage of students in Mendenhall go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Mendenhall are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mendenhall?
Mendenhall public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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