For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 924 students in Simpson County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Simpson County, MS are Mendenhall High School and Magee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Simpson County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Simpson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Simpson County, 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 Magee 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 60% 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 Simpson County (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.
Magee High School
Magnet 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
| 405 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
Rank: n/an/a
Simpson County Achievement Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
What are the top ranked public high schools in Simpson County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Simpson County, MS include Mendenhall High School and Magee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Simpson County?
4 public high schools are located in Simpson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson County?
Simpson County public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Simpson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Simpson County include: Magee High School vs. Mendenhall High School, Mendenhall High School vs. Magee High School
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