For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,001 students in Simpson County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Simpson County, MS are Simpson Central School, Magee Middle School and Mendenhall Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Simpson County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in Simpson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Simpson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simpson Central School
Magnet 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
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Magee Middle School
Magnet 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
| 325 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 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 middle schools in Simpson County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Simpson County, MS include Simpson Central School, Magee Middle School and Mendenhall Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Simpson County?
4 public middle schools are located in Simpson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson County?
Simpson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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