For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,917 students in 39212, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 500 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 39212, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39212, MS are Forest Hill High School, Peeples Middle School and Shirley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39212 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39212, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39212, MS Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Peeples Middle School
Magnet 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
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Shirley Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Sykes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3555 Simpson Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4303
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4303
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1831 Smallwood Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4330
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4330
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #66.
Bates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Mcdowell Road Ext
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-1412
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-1412
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
Whitten Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Daniel Lake Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #88.
Baker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Santa Clair Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #99.
Cardozo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Mcdowell Rd Ext
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5635
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5635
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #1010.
Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2909 Oak Forest Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4342
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4342
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
39212, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39212, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39212, MS include Forest Hill High School, Peeples Middle School and Shirley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39212?
10 public schools are located in 39212.
What percentage of students in 39212 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 39212 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39212?
39212 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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