Best Schools in Simpson County, MS
Simpson County, MS has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,656 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Simpson County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Simpson County, MS
The top high schools in Simpson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mendenhall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 519 Students
2. 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
The top middle schools in Simpson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Magee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 325 Students
2. Mendenhall Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Simpson County, MS
The top elementary schools in Simpson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Simpson Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 433 Students
2. Mendenhall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 579 Students
3. Magee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 504 Students
4. 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.
Questions About Schools in Simpson County, MS
How many schools are in Simpson County, MS?
Simpson County, MS has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,656 students in total.
How do schools in Simpson County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Simpson County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Simpson County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Simpson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Simpson County, MS
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Simpson County
3 places in Simpson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Magee (3)
- Mendenhall (3)
- Pinola (1)
School districts (1)
- Simpson Co School Dist (7 schools)