For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,298 students in 39114, MS (there are , serving 634 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 39114, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39114, MS are Mendenhall High School, Mendenhall Elementary School and Mendenhall Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39114 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39114, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39114, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mendenhall High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Circle Drive
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Mendenhall Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
814 East Street
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2621
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2621
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Mendenhall Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
733 Dixie Avenue
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2296
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2296
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Simpson Co Technical Center
Vocational School
3415 Simpson Hwy 49
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-4000
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-4000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39114, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39114, MS include Mendenhall High School, Mendenhall Elementary School and Mendenhall Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 39114?
4 public schools are located in 39114.
What percentage of students in 39114 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 39114 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39114?
39114 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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