Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Simpson Central School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Simpson Central School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Simpson Central School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Simpson Central School?
405 students attend Simpson Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Simpson Central School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simpson Central School?
Simpson Central School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Simpson Central School offer ?
Simpson Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Simpson Central School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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