For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,546 students in 39203, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 99 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 39203, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39203, MS are Lanier High School, Galloway Elementary School and Blackburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39203 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39203, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39203, MS Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Galloway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
186 Idlewild Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Blackburn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 W Pearl Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
39203, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1593 W Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5336
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5336
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1017 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39203, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39203, MS include Lanier High School, Galloway Elementary School and Blackburn Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39203?
3 public schools are located in 39203.
What percentage of students in 39203 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 39203 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39203?
39203 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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