For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,298 students in 39114, MS (there are , serving 634 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 39114, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39114, MS are Mendenhall High School, Mendenhall Elementary School and Mendenhall Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39114 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39114, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39114, MS 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mendenhall High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Circle Drive
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Mendenhall Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
814 East Street
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2621
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2621
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Mendenhall Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
733 Dixie Avenue
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2296
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2296
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Simpson Co Technical Center
Vocational School
3415 Simpson Hwy 49
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-4000
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-4000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39114, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39114, MS include Mendenhall High School, Mendenhall Elementary School and Mendenhall Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 39114?
4 public schools are located in 39114.
What percentage of students in 39114 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 39114 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39114?
39114 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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