Magee High School

Magee High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
501 Choctaw St E,  Magee, MS
Simpson County School District
3.4
5.0
404 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Tom Duncan
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
13%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
23
Science
20
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
36%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
392:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Black
63.2%
White
32.3%
Hispanic
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Southern Mississippi 68 Students
Mississippi State University 46 Students
Copiah-Lincoln Community College 41 Students
University of Mississippi 38 Students
William Carey University 37 Students
Jones County Junior College 37 Students
Alcorn State University 27 Students
Jackson State University 22 Students
Hinds Community College 20 Students
Millsaps College 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 28 Students
Business 11 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 7 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students
Dental Hygiene 6 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Biology 5 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Engineering 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 59 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/31/2024
The best parts of my experiences is when everybody is able to get along and have no trouble throughout the day. My worst parts are when we have long busy days and when trouble happens.
5.0 Senior
5/11/2021
People usually give Magee a bad rating but my 3 years at Magee have been nothing but amazing. Very underrated school
5.0 Junior
1/9/2020
i love magee! great teachers and an overall amazing school. at magee there is so many different cultures and people.i have been going there since i got into school.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/15/2010
its a wonderful school. the teachers really helped my daughter out. i highly recommend this school
5.0 parent
9/19/2008
5.0 teacher
8/7/2008
5.0 parent
5/6/2008

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Magee High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Magee, MS, in the Magee neighborhood, and is served by the Simpson County School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 404 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Magee High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average ACT score is 21. The average home value in this area is $198,868. Discover additional schools in the area, like Magee Middle School, Magee Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Magee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Magee High School.

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