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Jackson Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 6,133 students in Jackson Public School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Mississippi.
Public High Schools in Jackson Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Public High School in Jackson Public School District have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Murrah High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
54 Schools
402 Schools
# Students
18,710 Students
155,957 Students
# Teachers
1,471 Teachers
11,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Jackson Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 84% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
993 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,686 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
565 Students
7,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
17,580 Students
70,513 Students
% Black Students
94%
45%
# White Students
285 Students
71,011 Students
% White Students
2%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
71 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
260 Students
4,668 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
800
304
# Students in K Grade:
1,273
1,689
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,357
1,712
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,325
1,482
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,473
1,434
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,134
1,481
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,365
1,765
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,361
1,978
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,046
5,036
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,280
6,005
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,775
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,560
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,339
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,336
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
286
2,456
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,150 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,530 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$265 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$272 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,150
$12,143
Spending / Student
$14,530
$12,013
Best Jackson Public School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Callaway High School
Magnet 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
| 923 students
Rank: #22.
Jim Hill High School
Magnet 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
| 908 students
Rank: #33.
Wingfield High School
Magnet 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
| 608 students
Rank: #44.
Murrah High School
Magnet 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
| 1,326 students
Rank: #55.
Forest Hill High School
Magnet 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
| 991 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lanier High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
833 W Maple Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Grades: 9-12
| 603 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Provine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Robinson St
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5393
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5393
Grades: 9-12
| 774 students
Rank: #88.
French Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 Joel Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5221
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5221
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Capital City Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2221 Boling Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3608
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3608
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Academic Placement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
311 Joel Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 982-5221
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 982-5221
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Development Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2703 First Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5322
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5322
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Court School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
940 East Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 985-3061
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 985-3061
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
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