Best Schools in Simpson County, MS
Simpson County, MS has a total of 14 schools including 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 4,632 students attend Simpson County, MS schools. On average, schools in Simpson County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Simpson County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Simpson County, MS
Simpson County, MS has 5 high schools with 1,864 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Simpson County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Simpson County underperform expectations.
1. Puckett Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
2. Mendenhall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
3. Magee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 405 Students
Best Middle Schools in Simpson County, MS
Simpson County, MS has 4 middle schools with 1,255 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Simpson County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Simpson County don't meet expectations.
1. Mendenhall Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students
2. Magee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 325 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Simpson County, MS
Simpson County, MS has 4 elementary schools with 1,513 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Simpson County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Simpson County meet expectations.
1. Puckett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 380 Students
2. Simpson Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 433 Students
3. Magee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 504 Students
4. Mendenhall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 579 Students
5. New Hebron Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 254 Students
6. Genesis One Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Genesis One Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 50 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Simpson County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Simpson County, MS has a total population of 25,949 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Simpson County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Simpson County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Simpson County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Simpson County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Simpson County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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