For the 2025 school year, there are 78 public schools serving 30,398 students in Hinds County, MS (there are 33 private schools, serving 6,472 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Hinds County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Hinds County, MS are Barack H Obama Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hinds County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Hinds County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hinds County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barack H Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
750 N Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
451 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Grades: 2-3
| 710 students
Rank: #33.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
453 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Grades: 4-5
| 730 students
Rank: #44.
Clinton Jr Hi School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
711 Lakeview Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0619
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0619
Grades: 7-8
| 872 students
Rank: #55.
Ida B. Wells Apac School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Grades: 4-5
| 34 students
Rank: #66.
Lovett Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Grades: 6
| 383 students
Rank: #77.
Bailey Middle Apac School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 N State Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-5343
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-5343
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #88.
Mcwillie Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4851 Mcwillie Circle
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #99.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7020 Highway 49 N
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
Rank: #1010.
Clinton High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Grades: 10-12
| 1,290 students
Rank: #1111.
Raymond High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14050 Hwy 18
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-8016
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-8016
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #1212.
Lester Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Oakhurst Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4339
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4339
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
Rank: #1313.
Casey Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Lake Circle
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3510
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3510
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #1414.
Terry High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 W Beasley Street
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 878-5905
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 878-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: #1515.
Callaway High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Beasley Rd
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3535
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3535
Grades: 9-12
| 955 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Jim Hill High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2185 Coach Fred Harris Dr
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5354
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5354
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Utica Elem. / Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Hwy 18 & 27
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-8765
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-8765
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
Rank: #1818.
John Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 John Hopkins Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #1919.
Wingfield High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1985 Scanlon Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4350
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 590 students
Rank: #2020.
Williams School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2375 Oakley Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Grades: 4-12
| 22 students
Rank: #2121.
Gary Road Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7255 Gary Road
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 372-8150
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 372-8150
Grades: 3-5
| 680 students
Rank: #2222.
Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9700 I-20 West Frontage
Bolton, MS 39041
(601) 866-2522
Bolton, MS 39041
(601) 866-2522
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
Rank: #2323.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
699 W. Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #2424.
Murrah High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Murrah Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Grades: 9-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: #2525.
Byram Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd.
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 372-4597
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 372-4597
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Rank: #2626.
Spann Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Brecon Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3532
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3532
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #2727.
Forest Hill High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2607 Raymond Road
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4313
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4313
Grades: 9-12
| 942 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1339 Oakpark Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
472 Mt Vernon Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5308
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5308
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #3030.
Peeples Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2940 Belvedere Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5331 Clinton Blvd.
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 487-1658
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 487-1658
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Forest Avenue
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Shirley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #3434.
Joel E. Smilow Prep
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Grades: 5-8
| 564 students
Rank: #3535.
Joel E Smilow Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Grades: K-4
| 569 students
Show 43 more public schools in Hinds County, MS (out of 78 total schools)
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Hinds County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bailey Magnet School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
1900 North State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5343
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5343
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
300 East Santa Clair Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
1593 W Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5336
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5336
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2601 Ivanhoe Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Grades: 3-5
| 196 students
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
146 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5326
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5326
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
560 Port Gibson St.
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Grades: 7-8
| 93 students
1020 Hunter Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
545 Ellis Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5362
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5362
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
34175 Highway 18, 34175 Highwa
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-7083
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-7083
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Grades: PK-2
| 298 students
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Middle School For The Deaf Sped (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1253 Eastover Dr
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Grades: 1-12
| 23 students
Morrison Academic Advancement Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1224 Eminence Row
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
Grades: 1-7
| n/a students
1017 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
156 Flag Chapel Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2544
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2544
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
417 Palestine Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rowan Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
136 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 982-5221
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 982-5221
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1983 N Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2550
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2550
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3915 Watkins Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3594
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3594
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
210 Daniel Lake Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
2930 Mcdowell Road Extension
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hinds County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Hinds County, MS include Barack H Obama Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hinds County?
78 public schools are located in Hinds County.
What percentage of students in Hinds County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Hinds County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hinds County?
Hinds County public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hinds County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hinds County include: Raymond High School vs. Terry High School, Terry High School vs. Raymond High School, Byram Middle School vs. Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School
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