For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 519 students in Mendenhall, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Mendenhall, MS is Mendenhall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendenhall, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Mendenhall have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Mendenhall, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mendenhall High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High 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: 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 high schools in Mendenhall, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Mendenhall, MS include Mendenhall High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mendenhall?
2 public high schools are located in Mendenhall.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendenhall?
Mendenhall public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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