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Jackson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District

662 S. President St
Jackson, MS 39201
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Jackson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 2025 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 17,235 students in Jackson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Jackson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
49 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
17,235 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
1,346 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jackson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#114 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
52%
26%
42%
31%
55%
83%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
94%
47%
% White
2%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,361 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,773 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$265 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$272 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,361
$12,205
Spending / Student
$15,773
$12,074

Best Jackson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barack H Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 N Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mcwillie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4851 Mcwillie Circle
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7020 Highway 49 N
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Ida B. Wells Apac School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1120 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Gr: 4-5 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Bailey Middle Apac School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 N State Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-5343
Gr: 6-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Casey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2101 Lake Circle
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3510
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Lester Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2350 Oakhurst Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4339
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
John Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
170 John Hopkins Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Jim Hill High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2185 Coach Fred Harris Dr
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5354
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1010.
Shirley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
472 Mt Vernon Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5308
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Forest Avenue
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
699 W. Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1414.
Callaway High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Beasley Rd
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3535
Gr: 9-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1515.
Murrah High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Murrah Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Spann Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Brecon Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3532
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1339 Oakpark Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mc Leod Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 Sandlewood Place
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3597
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
North Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 N. James M. Davis Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3528
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Peeples Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2940 Belvedere Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Clausell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 Harley Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5319
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Wingfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1985 Scanlon Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Pecan Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Claiborne Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2424.
Timberlawn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1980 N Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2556
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Forest Hill High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2607 Raymond Road
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4313
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Galloway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
186 Idlewild Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 Castle Hill Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Provine High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Robinson St
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5393
Gr: 9-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2929.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #3030.
Van Winkle Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1655 Whiting Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2547
Gr: PK | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
French Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Joel Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5221
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #3232.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Parkway Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3525
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #3333.
Isable Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1716 Isable Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Oak Forest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1831 Smallwood Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4330
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Sykes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3555 Simpson Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4303
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jackson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Jackson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 49 public schools serving 17,235 students.
What is the rank of Jackson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Jackson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #109 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
94% of Jackson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Jackson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Jackson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,773 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 49 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 17,235 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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