For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,202 students in 39111, MS (there are , serving 183 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 39111, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39111, MS are Magee High School, Magee Elementary School and Magee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39111 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39111, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39111, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magee High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Choctaw Street
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-2263
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-2263
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Goodwater Rd Nw
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3601
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3601
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Magee Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
413 Choctaw East Suite100
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3334
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3334
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39111, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39111, MS include Magee High School, Magee Elementary School and Magee Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39111?
4 public schools are located in 39111.
What percentage of students in 39111 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 39111 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39111?
39111 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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