Serving 529 students in grades 9-12, Mendenhall High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mendenhall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mendenhall High School's student population of 529 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Mendenhall High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendenhall High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
54%
47%
White
43%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendenhall High School's ranking?
Mendenhall High School is ranked #341 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Mendenhall High School often compared to?
Mendenhall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mendenhall High School?
The graduation rate of Mendenhall High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mendenhall High School?
529 students attend Mendenhall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mendenhall High School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendenhall High School?
Mendenhall High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mendenhall High School offer ?
Mendenhall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mendenhall High School part of?
Mendenhall High School is part of Simpson Co School District.
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