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

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students

2. Mendenhall High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students

3. Magee High School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students

2. Magee Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 380 Students

2. Simpson Central School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 433 Students

3. Magee Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 504 Students

4. Mendenhall Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 579 Students

5. New Hebron Attendance Center

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lawrence Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 254 Students

6. Genesis One Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

4,632

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

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

A+

7.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.12 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

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

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

496 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

28 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Simpson County, MS Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations