Mendenhall High School

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Mendenhall High School ranks 170 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Mendenhall High School is a public high school in Mendenhall, Mississippi, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 519. 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.

Mendenhall High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its own school district on standardized test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 39% to 55% across the MAAP subject areas, while the state averages were significantly higher, ranging from 46.2% to 70.8%. This academic gap has contributed to the school's ranking in the bottom half of Mississippi high schools, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Mendenhall High School has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a student population with significant economic challenges.

When comparing Mendenhall High School to other nearby high schools, such as Brandon High School and Florence High School in the Rankin County School District, the performance gap is even more pronounced. These schools significantly outperform Mendenhall High School on standardized test scores and have higher school rankings, despite serving student populations with similar socioeconomic challenges. This suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the educational outcomes at Mendenhall High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

207 Circle Drive
Mendenhall, MS 39114

(601) 847-2411

District: Simpson County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
170^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,607

Feeder schools for Mendenhall High School:

Elementary:	Mendenhall Elementary School
	Simpson Central School
Middle:	Mendenhall Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 519

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.4%

White:

45.5%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mendenhall High School ranks worse than 74.6% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Mendenhall High School has the largest high school student body size in the Simpson County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (52.4%), White (45.5%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.4% 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 Mendenhall High School is 15.8. 1 high schools in the Simpson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mendenhall High School employs 32.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mendenhall High School is $8,607. 1 high schools in the Simpson County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Mendenhall High School 170^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Mendenhall 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 Mendenhall High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	21.56	204^th	232	12.1%
2005	29.94	188^th	232	19.0%
2006	18.23	218^th	232	6.0%
2007	20.23	205^th	232	11.6%
2008	12.26	213^th	235	9.4%
2009	29.28	179^th	235	23.8%
2010	30.28	175^th	235	25.5%
2011	65.42	74^th	244	69.7%
2012	39.41	152^nd	241	36.9%
2013	23.45	189^th	238	20.6%
2014	16.30	211^th	236	10.6%
2015	18.95	180^th	226	20.4%
2016	27.61	167^th	231	27.7%
2017	29.49	164^th	237	30.8%
2018	32.21	157^th	233	32.6%
2019	19.81	193^rd	233	17.2%
2021	25.50	171^st	231	26.0%
2022	43.01	141^st	228	38.2%
2023	29.26	161^st	226	28.8%
2024	25.80	170^th	228	25.4%

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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 Mendenhall High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	297	344	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	641
1991	289	344	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	633
1992	302	363	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	666
1993	295	334	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	633
1994	304	354	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	659
1995	279	339	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	620
1996	279	339	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	620
1997	260	350	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	611
1998	283	342	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	625
1999	284	340	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	625
2000	305	356	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	662
2001	297	346	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	644
2002	296	345	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	644
2003	296	345	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	644
2004	295	331	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	629
2005	316	349	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	667
2006	338	382	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	722
2007	342	416	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	759
2008	347	425	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	773
2009	294	431	0	1	0	0	0	726
2010	289	396	0	3	0	0	2	690
2011	305	360	0	4	0	0	3	672
2012	272	325	0	3	0	0	1	601
2013	282	307	0	3	0	0	0	592
2014	262	300	0	1	0	0	3	566
2015	252	295	0	1	0	0	1	549
2016	250	291	1	0	0	0	0	542
2017	249	284	2	1	0	0	4	540
2018	270	293	1	2	0	0	4	570
2019	276	285	1	4	2	0	1	569
2020	276	290	1	4	0	0	2	573
2021	274	283	1	5	0	0	2	565
2022	276	270	1	5	0	0	5	557
2023	236	272	1	4	1	0	5	519

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 Mendenhall High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	641	31.5	20.3	n/a
1991	633	31.5	20.0	n/a
1992	666	30.8	21.6	59.5
1993	633	30.3	20.9	58.9
1994	659	32.1	20.5	59.9
1995	620	31.2	19.9	61.8
1996	620	31.2	19.9	61.8
1997	611	30.7	19.9	62.4
1998	625	33.8	18.5	62.7
1999	625	129.5	4.8	72.3
2000	662	37.7	17.6	73.3
2001	644	35.3	18.2	76.6
2002	644	36.1	17.8	73.9
2003	644	36.1	17.8	73.9
2004	629	35.1	17.9	57.9
2005	667	33.9	19.7	64.9
2006	722	36.2	19.9	63.4
2007	759	38.0	20.0	70.5
2008	773	38.8	19.9	67.3
2009	726	38.6	18.8	69.1
2010	690	40.1	17.1	73.5
2011	672	40.4	16.6	74.3
2012	601	39.8	15.0	75.4
2013	592	40.2	14.7	77.2
2014	566	36.3	15.5	77.2
2015	549	32.0	17.1	78
2016	542	36.0	15.0	78.2
2017	540	30.2	17.8	79.3
2018	570	26.6	21.3	75.3
2019	569	29.5	19.2	74.2
2020	573	29.7	19.2	78
2021	565	31.9	17.7	99.5
2022	557	31.5	17.6	99.5
2023	519	32.7	15.8	99.4

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 Mendenhall High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	641	31.5	20.3	n/a
1991	633	31.5	20.0	n/a
1992	666	30.8	21.6	59.5
1993	633	30.3	20.9	58.9
1994	659	32.1	20.5	59.9
1995	620	31.2	19.9	61.8
1996	620	31.2	19.9	61.8
1997	611	30.7	19.9	62.4
1998	625	33.8	18.5	62.7
1999	625	129.5	4.8	72.3
2000	662	37.7	17.6	73.3
2001	644	35.3	18.2	76.6
2002	644	36.1	17.8	73.9
2003	644	36.1	17.8	73.9
2004	629	35.1	17.9	57.9
2005	667	33.9	19.7	64.9
2006	722	36.2	19.9	63.4
2007	759	38.0	20.0	70.5
2008	773	38.8	19.9	67.3
2009	726	38.6	18.8	69.1
2010	690	40.1	17.1	73.5
2011	672	40.4	16.6	74.3
2012	601	39.8	15.0	75.4
2013	592	40.2	14.7	77.2
2014	566	36.3	15.5	77.2
2015	549	32.0	17.1	78
2016	542	36.0	15.0	78.2
2017	540	30.2	17.8	79.3
2018	570	26.6	21.3	75.3
2019	569	29.5	19.2	74.2
2020	573	29.7	19.2	78
2021	565	31.9	17.7	99.5
2022	557	31.5	17.6	99.5
2023	519	32.7	15.8	99.4

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 Mendenhall High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$669 (7.8%)	$7,937 (92.2%)	$8,607

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mendenhall High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 193^rd of 233 High schools	Ranks 161^st of 226 High schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Mendenhall High School)	22.7	43.4	20.7%
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 (Mendenhall High School)	32.8	36.4	3.6%
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 (Mendenhall High School)	33.4	54.1	20.7%
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 (Mendenhall High School)	37.2	65.4	28.2%
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	569	519	8.8%
African American	285	272	4.6%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	276	236	14.5%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.2%	99.4%	25.3%

Schools Near Mendenhall 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 (2019)
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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mendenhall High School	Public	9-12	207 Circle Drive	Mendenhall	39114	Simpson County	Simpson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 847-2411	519	33	15.8	99.4%	236 (45.5%)	272 (52.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	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	$8,607	$669	$7,937
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	8	.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	342	34	9.9	99.1%	263 (76.9%)	64 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	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	$12,296	$231	$12,065
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	405	25	16.2	99.3%	131 (32.3%)	256 (63.2%)	10 (2.5%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	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	$10,208	$993	$9,215
McLaurin Attendance Center	Public	7-12	130 Tiger Drive	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 845-2247	504	53	9.4	99.4%	347 (68.8%)	90 (17.9%)	11 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (10.7%)	59.7	97^th of 228 public high schools	57.5%					(n/a)	68.4	45.3	84.2	48.1	81.7	43.0	49.4	73.3	65.2	$12,200	$855	$11,345
Florence High School	Public	9-12	232 Highway 469 North	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 845-2205	719	47	15.1	99.6%	570 (79.3%)	100 (13.9%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.7%)	68	73^rd of 228 public high schools	68.0%		67	67^th of 226 public high schools	70.4%	6					56.6	60.8		74.8	76.5	$9,490	$359	$9,130
Brandon High School	Public	9-12	3090 Highway 18	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 825-2261	1,648	105	15.6	99.8%	970 (58.9%)	545 (33.1%)	17 (1.0%)	18 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (5.9%)	66.8	77^th of 228 public high schools	66.2%		72.8	46^th of 226 public high schools	79.6%	31					58.9	55.7		70.8	81.4	$8,763	$352	$8,411

Frequently Asked Questions about Mendenhall High School

What district is Mendenhall High School in?

Simpson County School District

Is Mendenhall High School a good school?

Mendenhall High School ranks 170^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mendenhall High School?

Students at Mendenhall High School are 52% African American, 45% White.

What schools feed into Mendenhall High School?

Mendenhall High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mendenhall Elementary School
Elementary : Simpson Central School
Middle : Mendenhall Junior High School

How many students attend Mendenhall High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 519 students attended Mendenhall High School.

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