For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 798 students in Magee, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Magee, MS are Magee Elementary School and Magee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magee, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Magee have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Magee, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in Magee, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Magee, MS include Magee Elementary School and Magee Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Magee?
3 public elementary schools are located in Magee.
What is the racial composition of students in Magee?
Magee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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