For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 646 students in Mendenhall, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Mendenhall, MS is Mendenhall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendenhall, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Mendenhall have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Mendenhall, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mendenhall High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mendenhall, MS (2026)
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 Dr
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Gr: 7-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Simpson County Achievement Center
Alternative School
177 Simpson Hwy 149
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 849-6135
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 849-6135
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Simpson County Career And 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 high schools in Mendenhall, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mendenhall, MS include Mendenhall High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mendenhall?
3 public high schools are located in Mendenhall.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendenhall?
Mendenhall public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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