For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 903 students in Simpson County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Simpson County, MS are Simpson Central School, Mendenhall High School and Magee Middle 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 32% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Simpson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Simpson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Simpson Central School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 Simpson Hwy 28 W
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2630
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2630
Gr: K-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Mendenhall High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Circle Dr
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Gr: 7-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Magee Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
413 Choctaw St. E Suite 100
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3334
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3334
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Simpson County Achievement Center
Alternative School
177 Simpson Hwy 149
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 849-6135
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 849-6135
Gr: K-12
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, Mendenhall High School and Magee Middle 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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