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SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
9
Schools
3,008
Students
$12,321
Per-Pupil Spend
-14% nat'l
99.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
89.8%
Graduation Rate
+3.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 3,008 students across 9 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,321 is below the national average for a US public school district. 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MAGEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05504
MENDENHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05579
SIMPSON CENTRAL SCHOOLKG–08433
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MAGEE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08325
MENDENHALL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL06–08243
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MAGEE HIGH SCHOOL09–12405
MENDENHALL HIGH SCHOOL09–12519
SIMPSON CO TECHNICAL CENTER09–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SIMPSON COUNTY ACHIEVEMENT CENTERKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,321-14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
28%
State
46.1%
Local (property tax)
27.8%
Federal
26.1%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (28%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
3,008
Students
99%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.8%
Opportunity Score—
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.8% graduation rate — 3.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST?
SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST has 9 public schools, serving a total of 3,008 students.
What is the graduation rate for SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 89.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST spends $12,321 per pupil — 14% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST?
99% of students in SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST?
No, SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST serve?
SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.