MENDENHALL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
MENDENHALL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Simpson County School District school district, located in Mendenhall, MS with about 381 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, MENDENHALL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MENDENHALL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 733 Dixie Avenue in Mendenhall, Mississippi, serves as a vital educational institution within the Simpson County School District. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of students in their early adolescent years. The school’s mission centers on fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing the social and personal responsibility necessary for their future success.
The school is integrated into the broader Simpson County community, providing its students with essential resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to promote well-rounded growth. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and community members, offering information on administrative policies, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives. By emphasizing a curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school, Mendenhall Junior High plays a foundational role in the local educational landscape of Mendenhall.
For more information, contact MENDENHALL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 847-2296 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2296
MENDENHALL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mendenhall, MS with about 381 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Simpson County School District
- Total Students:
- 381
- Teachers:
- 25.34
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 381 students
- Black or African American
- 54.6%
- White
- 43.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 43.8%
- Male
- 56.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.