For the 2026 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 32% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magee High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Choctaw Street
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-2263
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Goodwater Rd Nw
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3601
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3601
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Magee Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
413 Choctaw East Suite100
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3334
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3334
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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
Gr: K-12
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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