Best Simpson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 933 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 42% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Simpson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Simpson County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mendenhall High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Simpson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mendenhall High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Circle Dr
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Gr: 7-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Magee High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 East Choctaw St.
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Simpson County Achievement Center
Alternative School
177 Simpson Hwy 149
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 849-6135
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Simpson County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
3415 Simpson Hwy 49
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-4000
Gr: 9-12

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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (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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