MENDENHALL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Simpson County School District
733 Dixie Avenue
Mendenhall, MS 39114
243 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
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.
243
Total Students
21.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    126 (51.9%)
  • White
    111 (45.7%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Simpson County School District
Phone: (601)847-2296
Website: http://www.simpson.k12.ms.us/Mend_Jr._High/
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 70
Grade 7 77
Grade 8 96
Gender Ratio