For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,972 students in Simpson County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Simpson County, MS are Simpson Central School, Mendenhall Elementary School and Magee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Simpson County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Simpson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Simpson County (2025-26)
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 West
Pinola, MS 39149
(601) 847-2630
Pinola, MS 39149
(601) 847-2630
Gr: K-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Goodwater Rd Nw
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3601
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3601
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Magee Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
413 Choctaw East Suite100
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3334
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3334
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
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 County Achievement Center
Alternative School
177 Simpson Hwy 149
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-6135
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-6135
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Simpson County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Simpson County, MS include Simpson Central School, Mendenhall Elementary School and Magee Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Simpson County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Simpson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson County?
Simpson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Simpson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Simpson County include: Simpson Central School vs. Mendenhall Elementary School, Magee Elementary School vs. Mendenhall Elementary School, Mendenhall Elementary School vs. Magee Elementary School
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