Magee High School

Summary:

Magee High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Magee, Mississippi, with a student population of 405. The school is part of the Simpson County School District, which is ranked 95 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magee High School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with significantly lower proficiency rates in core subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. The school has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the lowest-performing high schools in Mississippi. Additionally, Magee High School has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15 to 17.6 students per teacher over the past three school years.

When comparing Magee High School to other nearby high schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Collins High School, in the Covington County School District, has a similar demographic profile to Magee High School but performs better on many academic measures. Meanwhile, Raleigh High School and Puckett Attendance Center, in the Smith County and Rankin County School Districts, respectively, significantly outperform Magee High School on academic measures. Additionally, Mendenhall High School, also in the Simpson County School District, outperforms Magee High School on most academic metrics, suggesting that factors within the district may be contributing to the underperformance of Magee High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

501 E Choctaw Street
Magee, MS 39111

(601) 849-2263

District: Simpson County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
210^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,501

Feeder schools for Magee High School:

Elementary:	Magee Elementary School
Middle:	Magee Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 404

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.9%

White:

33.7%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Magee High School ranks worse than 92.1% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.62. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Magee High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (61.9%), White (33.7%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Simpson County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magee High School is 15.9. 1 high schools in the Simpson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Magee High School employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magee High School is $11,501, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Simpson County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Magee High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Magee High School 210^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Magee High School in the ranking list.)

Simpson County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Simpson County School District 95^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Magee High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	49.75	140^th	232	39.7%
2005	53.66	121^st	232	47.8%
2006	39.31	162^nd	232	30.2%
2007	49.75	132^nd	232	43.1%
2008	38.42	157^th	235	33.2%
2009	38.02	161^st	235	31.5%
2010	41.59	150^th	235	36.2%
2011	49.70	135^th	244	44.7%
2012	45.99	134^th	241	44.4%
2013	40.93	145^th	238	39.1%
2014	34.91	167^th	236	29.2%
2015	34.33	142^nd	226	37.2%
2016	22.02	183^rd	231	20.8%
2017	24.68	176^th	237	25.7%
2018	15.83	200^th	233	14.2%
2019	12.33	204^th	233	12.4%
2021	10.02	215^th	231	6.9%
2022	22.13	182^nd	228	20.2%
2023	9.27	214^th	226	5.3%
2024	9.62	210^th	228	7.9%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Magee High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	318	204	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	522
1991	326	219	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	545
1992	354	224	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	578
1993	330	225	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	555
1994	322	247	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	569
1995	280	234	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	514
1996	280	234	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	514
1997	271	220	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	491
1998	298	240	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	539
1999	321	234	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	557
2000	303	236	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	541
2001	294	263	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	560
2002	264	244	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	511
2003	264	244	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	511
2004	243	264	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	509
2005	240	256	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	500
2006	231	267	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	504
2007	228	300	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	535
2008	219	293	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	516
2009	247	302	1	2	0	0	0	552
2010	239	292	1	6	0	0	0	538
2011	224	290	0	6	0	0	0	520
2012	208	305	1	6	0	0	2	522
2013	210	294	3	5	0	0	1	513
2014	190	288	2	5	0	0	1	486
2015	201	268	3	5	0	0	1	478
2016	186	256	2	7	0	0	1	452
2017	172	266	3	13	0	0	2	456
2018	153	250	3	12	0	0	2	420
2019	148	237	4	16	0	0	0	405
2020	137	230	3	20	0	0	1	391
2021	125	231	3	18	1	0	1	379
2022	136	256	3	15	1	0	2	413
2023	131	256	4	10	2	0	2	405
2024	136	250	4	9	1	0	4	404

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Magee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	522	27.3	19.1	n/a
1991	545	27.5	19.8	n/a
1992	578	27.4	21.0	59.5
1993	555	27.8	20.0	58.9
1994	569	29.5	19.3	59.9
1995	514	27.9	18.4	61.9
1996	514	27.9	18.4	61.9
1997	491	27.0	18.2	62.3
1998	539	28.6	18.8	62.7
1999	557	100.7	5.5	72.4
2000	541	32.2	16.8	73.4
2001	560	31.5	17.8	76.6
2002	511	30.3	16.9	73.8
2003	511	30.3	16.9	73.8
2004	509	29.7	17.1	58.2
2005	500	27.7	18.1	71.2
2006	504	28.1	17.9	65.9
2007	535	29.9	17.9	76.8
2008	516	29.5	17.5	71.9
2009	552	30.0	18.4	74.5
2010	538	32.3	16.6	79.2
2011	520	31.1	16.6	79.4
2012	522	31.6	16.4	80.7
2013	513	30.4	16.8	78.4
2014	486	30.8	15.7	80.5
2015	478	30.0	15.9	80.1
2016	452	29.0	15.5	79.2
2017	456	28.0	16.2	82.7
2018	420	24.5	17.1	82.9
2019	405	29.0	13.9	82.2
2020	391	24.8	15.7	88.5
2021	379	25.2	15.0	99.2
2022	413	23.4	17.6	99.3
2023	405	24.9	16.2	99.3
2024	404	25.2	15.9	90.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Magee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	522	27.3	19.1	n/a
1991	545	27.5	19.8	n/a
1992	578	27.4	21.0	59.5
1993	555	27.8	20.0	58.9
1994	569	29.5	19.3	59.9
1995	514	27.9	18.4	61.9
1996	514	27.9	18.4	61.9
1997	491	27.0	18.2	62.3
1998	539	28.6	18.8	62.7
1999	557	100.7	5.5	72.4
2000	541	32.2	16.8	73.4
2001	560	31.5	17.8	76.6
2002	511	30.3	16.9	73.8
2003	511	30.3	16.9	73.8
2004	509	29.7	17.1	58.2
2005	500	27.7	18.1	71.2
2006	504	28.1	17.9	65.9
2007	535	29.9	17.9	76.8
2008	516	29.5	17.5	71.9
2009	552	30.0	18.4	74.5
2010	538	32.3	16.6	79.2
2011	520	31.1	16.6	79.4
2012	522	31.6	16.4	80.7
2013	513	30.4	16.8	78.4
2014	486	30.8	15.7	80.5
2015	478	30.0	15.9	80.1
2016	452	29.0	15.5	79.2
2017	456	28.0	16.2	82.7
2018	420	24.5	17.1	82.9
2019	405	29.0	13.9	82.2
2020	391	24.8	15.7	88.5
2021	379	25.2	15.0	99.2
2022	413	23.4	17.6	99.3
2023	405	24.9	16.2	99.3
2024	404	25.2	15.9	90.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Magee High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,143
2018	$10,208
2019	$12,792
2020	$11,858
2021	$11,392
2022	$11,501

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magee High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 204^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 214^th of 226 High schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Magee High School)	10.3	41.7	31.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Simpson County School District)	17	42.7	25.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Magee High School)	31.5	27.8	3.7%
End of Course English II (Simpson County School District)	32.3	32.3
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Magee High School)	24.9	21.9	3%
End of Course Biology (Simpson County School District)	29.6	37.8	8.2%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Magee High School)	32.7	51.3	18.6%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Simpson County School District)	35.4	60.2	24.8%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	405	405
African American	237	256	8%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	16	10	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	148	131	11.5%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.2%	99.3%	17%

Schools Near Magee High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Magee High School	Public	9-12	501 E Choctaw Street	Magee	39111	Simpson County	Simpson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 849-2263	404	25	15.9	90.8%	136 (33.7%)	250 (61.9%)	9 (2.2%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	9.6	210^th of 228 public high schools	7.9%		9.3	214^th of 226 public high schools	5.3%	4					27.8	25.5		44.2	45.4	$11,501
Simpson County Technical Center	Public	9-12	3415 Simpson Hwy 49	Mendenhall	39114	Simpson County	Simpson County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 847-4000	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mendenhall High School	Public	9-12	207 Circle Drive	Mendenhall	39114	Simpson County	Simpson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 847-2411	529	32	16.6	82.8%	228 (43.1%)	286 (54.1%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	25.8	170^th of 228 public high schools	25.4%		29.3	161^st of 226 public high schools	28.8%	9					52.0	43.7		39.0	55.0	$10,841
Raleigh High School	Public	7-12	491 Magnolia Drive	Raleigh	39153	Smith County	Smith County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 782-4261	471	35	13.6	71.1%	329 (69.9%)	127 (27.0%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	71.4	59^th of 228 public high schools	74.1%		59	97^th of 226 public high schools	57.1%	38	32.3	35.7	63.6	39.8	81.4	47.9	61.5	70.7	81.0	$12,251
Smith County Career Center	Public	9-12	469 Magnolia Drive	Raleigh	39153	Smith County	Smith County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 782-4211	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Puckett Attendance Center	Public	7-12	6382 Highway 18	Puckett	39151	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 825-5742	348	34	10.3	48.3%	272 (78.2%)	63 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	53.4	110^th of 228 public high schools	51.8%					(n/a)	51.7	35.7	70.7	60.7	64.8	56.5	64.3	55.3	66.1	$15,613
Covington County Vocational Technical	Public	9-12	1200 S. Dogwood St.	Collins	39428	Covington County	Covington County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 765-8253	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Collins High School	Public	7-12	1208 S. Dogwood	Collins	39428	Covington County	Covington County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 765-3203	424	33	13.0	100.0%	62 (14.6%)	307 (72.4%)	30 (7.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (4.7%)	15.1	200^th of 228 public high schools	12.3%		19.1	187^th of 226 public high schools	17.3%	13	24.0	26.5	45.0	22.4	43.1	33.4	40.9	44.2	31.5	$16,046

Frequently Asked Questions about Magee High School

What district is Magee High School in?

Simpson County School District

What is the racial makeup of Magee High School?

Students at Magee High School are 62% African American, 34% White, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Magee High School?

Magee High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Magee Elementary School
Middle : Magee Middle School

How many students attend Magee High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 404 students attended Magee High School.

Is Magee High School a good school?

Magee High School ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Mississippi high schools.

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