The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released accountability grades for Mississippi public schools and districts on Thursday, October 15, with the results showing increases in accountability points across the Simpson County School District (SCSD).
According to the newly released results, SCSD received an overall C rating with 597 points, an increase of 46 points from the previous year. Five of the district's six schools also recorded increases in their accountability point totals.
Other key highlights from the accountability results include:
SCSD recorded the largest increase in accountability points among school districts in Central Mississippi, gaining 46 points.
Magee Middle School recorded the largest point increase among the district's schools, gaining 84 points.
Magee High School recorded a 71-point increase.
Magee Elementary School increased its score by 59 points.
Mendenhall Elementary School gained 35 points.
Mendenhall High School recorded a 26-point increase.
The 2025-2026 accountability results for SCSD and its schools are as follows:
School/District | Points | Grade | Point Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Simpson County School District | 597 | C | +46 |
Magee Elementary School | 379 | C | +59 |
Mendenhall Elementary School | 353 | C | +35 |
Simpson Central School | 335 | D | -2 |
Magee Middle School | 345 | D | +84 |
Magee High School | 636 | C | +71 |
Mendenhall High School | 647 | C | +26 |
The 2025-2026 accountability results were released under Mississippi's updated accountability model, which increased the number of points required for schools and districts to earn each letter grade. The updated standards establish a new baseline for evaluating school and district performance.
"I am extremely proud of the tremendous progress demonstrated by our students, teachers, administrators, and support staff. Our district's remarkable 46-point increase, the highest growth among school districts in Central Mississippi, is especially significant considering the state's increased academic standards and more rigorous proficiency cut scores. This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and collective commitment to excellence throughout our district. While we celebrate this milestone, we recognize that our work is far from finished. We are not yet where we are going, but we are certainly well on our way to becoming a high-performing school district. We will continue to build on this momentum as we remain committed to academic excellence," said Dr. Robert L. Sanders, Superintendent of the Simpson County School District.
For more information about SCSD's accountability results, visit msrc.mdek12.org.