Top Rankings
Jackson Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,906 students in Jackson Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Jackson Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
8,906 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
583 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Jackson Co School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.60
# American Indian Students
26 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
284 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
301 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
938 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
11%
47%
# White Students
6,827 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
77%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
520 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
622
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
676
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
645
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
613
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
664
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
642
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
690
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
709
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
713
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
791
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
697
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
686
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
589
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
169
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,133 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,249 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,133
$12,143
Spending / Student
$11,249
$12,013
Best Jackson Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21700 Slider Rd.
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3120
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3120
Grades: 9-12
| 787 students
Rank: #22.
St. Martin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11300 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #33.
St. Martin N Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11000 Yellowjacket Street
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 283-3636
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 283-3636
Grades: K-3
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
Vancleave Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4725 Bulldog Lane
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #55.
St. Martin East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7508 Rose Farm Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3570
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3570
Grades: PK-3
| 685 students
Rank: #66.
East Central Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5404 Hurley-wade Rd.
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3220
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3220
Grades: 3-5
| 529 students
Rank: #77.
Vancleave High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12424 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Grades: 9-12
| 737 students
Rank: #88.
Vancleave Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13901 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3838
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3838
Grades: 4-5
| 351 students
Rank: #99.
East Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21725 Slider Rd, Po Box 13 Hur
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3170
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3170
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #1010.
Vancleave Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12602 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Grades: K-3
| 659 students
Rank: #1111.
St. Martin Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11000 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3555
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3555
Grades: 4-5
| 626 students
Rank: #1212.
St. Martin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10800 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3500
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Central Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
5621 Hwy 614
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3300
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3300
Grades: PK-2
| 576 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Vocational Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
12425 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3950
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3950
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson Co School District?
Jackson Co School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,906 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Co School District?
Jackson Co School District is ranked #13 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Co School District?
77% of Jackson Co School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson Co School District?
Jackson Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Jackson Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,249 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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