For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,905 students in Simpson Co 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 District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
2,905 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Simpson Co School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.61
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
1,526 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
53%
47%
# White Students
1,222 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
42%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
235
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
216
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
210
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
220
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
209
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
233
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
213
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
267
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
230
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
205
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
4
7,677
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,397 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,308 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,397
$12,205
Spending / Student
$12,308
$12,074
Best Simpson Co School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mendenhall High 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
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Simpson Central School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
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
| 405 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Magee High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Choctaw Street
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-2263
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-2263
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mendenhall Elementary 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
| 543 students
Rank: #55.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Goodwater Rd Nw
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3601
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3601
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #66.
Magee Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
413 Choctaw East Suite100
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3334
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3334
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
Rank: #77.
Mendenhall Junior High 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
| 226 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 District?
Simpson Co School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,905 students.
What is the rank of Simpson Co School District?
Simpson Co School District is ranked #90 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson Co School District?
53% of Simpson Co School District students are Black, 42% of students are White, 3% 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 District?
Simpson Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Simpson Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,308 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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