Mendenhall Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mendenhall, Mississippi 39114 · Simpson County School District
#253 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#35801 of 50,301 nationally
About Mendenhall Elementary School
Mendenhall Elementary School is a public elementary located in Mendenhall, in the Simpson County School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 598 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 253rd of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is math proficiency (46th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 598.
There are 2 schools in Mendenhall; Mendenhall Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mendenhall Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mendenhall Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
Bel-Aire Elementary
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598 students
Davidson Elementary School
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599 students
St. Martin Upper Elementary
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Lewisburg Elementary School
Olive Branch · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
604 students
South Forrest Attendance Center
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
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Lewisburg Intermediate School
Olive Branch · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mendenhall Elementary School a good school?
Mendenhall Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 34.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #253 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mendenhall Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Mendenhall Elementary School ranks #253 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #35801 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mendenhall Elementary School?
Mendenhall Elementary School had 598 students in 2025.
Is Mendenhall Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Mendenhall Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mendenhall Elementary School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Mendenhall Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.