For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 732 students in 39209, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in 39209, MS are Provine High School and French Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 39209 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39209, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 39209 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Provine High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39209, MS ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Provine High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Robinson St
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5393
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5393
Gr: 9-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
French Elementary School
Alternative 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
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Career Academic Placement Program
Alternative School
311 Joel Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 982-5221
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 982-5221
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Career Development Center
Vocational School
2703 First Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5322
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5322
Gr: 9-12
39209, Mississippi ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
156 Flag Chapel Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2544
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2544
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 39209, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39209, MS include Provine High School and French Elementary School.
How many public high schools are located in 39209?
4 public high schools are located in 39209.
What is the racial composition of students in 39209?
39209 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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