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Public School Review - Established 2003

Jackson School District

662 S. President St
Jackson, MS 39201
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (601) 960-8725

Top Rankings

Jackson 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 2026 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 16,856 students in Jackson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Jackson School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (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 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
41 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
16,856 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
1,240 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeJackson School DistrictMississippi
Pre-K78166
Kind1,078203
11,156211
21,209205
31,422212
41,073195
51,056193
6916191
71,103204
81,262210
91,395207
101,574213
111,497204
121,334191
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District Rank

Jackson 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.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MS)
#114 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearJackson School District
2023#114
2022#118
2021#117
2019#115
2018#134
2017#127
2016#117
2015#109
2014#117
2013#112
2012#100
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31%
52%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearJackson School DistrictMississippi
202331%52%
202222%47%
20219%37%
201923%46%
201818%43%
201714%37%
201613%31%
201512%27%
201453%64%
201353%68%
201253%64%
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26%
42%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearJackson School DistrictMississippi
202226%42%
202118%35%
201925%41%
201818%39%
201719%35%
201619%33%
201522%33%
201446%56%
201348%59%
201248%56%
201143%53%
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31%
55%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearJackson School DistrictMississippi
202231%55%
202120%49%
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83%
89%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearJackson School DistrictMississippi
202383%89%
202284%89%
202185%88%
202079%88%
201975%85%
201874%84%
201771%83%
201670%83%
201568%82%
201467%78%
201364%76%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.63

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearJackson School DistrictMississippi
20240.120.60
20230.110.60
20220.100.60
20210.090.59
20200.080.58
20190.080.58
20180.060.58
20170.060.58
20160.050.56
20150.240.55
20140.060.56
20130.060.55
20120.050.55
20110.050.55
20100.050.55
20090.050.54
20080.050.53
20070.050.53
20060.050.53
20050.050.52
20040.070.53
20030.080.53
20020.090.53
20010.110.53
20000.130.53
19990.160.52
19980.180.51
19970.210.51
19960.230.51
19950.260.51
19940.280.51
19930.300.51
19920.320.51
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% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearJackson School DistrictMississippi
20244%5%
20234%5%
20223%4%
20213%4%
20202%4%
20192%4%
20182%4%
20172%4%
20162%3%
20153%3%
20142%3%
20132%3%
20122%3%
20111%3%
20101%2%
20091%2%
20081%2%
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% Black
93%
45%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)

YearJackson School DistrictMississippi
202494%47%
202394%47%
202295%47%
202195%48%
202096%48%
201996%48%
201897%49%
201797%49%
201697%49%
201570%49%
201497%49%
201397%49%
201297%50%
201198%50%
201098%50%
200998%50%
200898%51%
200798%51%
200698%51%
200598%51%
200497%51%
200396%51%
200296%51%
200194%51%
200093%50%
199992%51%
199891%51%
199789%51%
199687%51%
199586%51%
199484%51%
199382%52%
199281%52%
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% White
2%
40%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)

YearJackson School DistrictMississippi
20241%42%
20231%42%
20221%43%
20211%43%
20202%44%
20192%44%
20181%43%
20171%43%
20161%45%
20153%46%
20141%45%
20131%46%
20121%46%
20111%45%
20101%46%
20091%46%
20081%46%
20072%46%
20062%46%
20052%47%
20043%46%
20034%46%
20024%46%
20016%46%
20007%47%
19998%47%
19989%48%
199711%48%
199613%48%
199514%48%
199416%48%
199318%48%
199219%48%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2024)

YearJackson School DistrictMississippi
20241%4%
20231%4%
20221%4%
20211%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,706 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,128 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$265 MM
$5,371 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearJackson School DistrictMississippi
2023$265 MM$24 MM
2022$266 MM$23 MM
2021$265 MM$24 MM
2020$266 MM$23 MM
2019$269 MM$23 MM
2018$273 MM$22 MM
2017$294 MM$22 MM
2016$291 MM$22 MM
2015$275 MM$20 MM
2014$277 MM$20 MM
2012$292 MM$21 MM
2011$282 MM$21 MM
2010$275 MM$20 MM
2009$275 MM$21 MM
2008$271 MM$20 MM
2007$267 MM$20 MM
2006$267 MM$20 MM
2005$242 MM$17 MM
2004$233 MM$17 MM
2003$213 MM$16 MM
2002$204 MM$15 MM
2001$201 MM$13 MM
2000$200 MM$13 MM
1999$180 MM$12 MM
1998$176 MM$12 MM
1997$170 MM$11 MM
1996$168 MM$11 MM
1995$164 MM$10 MM
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Spending
$272 MM
$5,314 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearJackson School DistrictMississippi
2023$272 MM$23 MM
2022$257 MM$23 MM
2021$272 MM$23 MM
2020$257 MM$23 MM
2019$259 MM$22 MM
2018$256 MM$21 MM
2017$274 MM$21 MM
2016$278 MM$21 MM
2015$342 MM$20 MM
2014$261 MM$20 MM
2012$290 MM$20 MM
2011$319 MM$20 MM
2010$342 MM$20 MM
2009$289 MM$20 MM
2008$283 MM$20 MM
2007$275 MM$19 MM
2006$269 MM$18 MM
2005$247 MM$17 MM
2004$225 MM$16 MM
2003$221 MM$15 MM
2002$218 MM$14 MM
2001$215 MM$14 MM
2000$204 MM$14 MM
1999$193 MM$14 MM
1998$187 MM$12 MM
1997$173 MM$11 MM
1996$157 MM$11 MM
1995$158 MM$10 MM
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Revenue / Student
$15,706
$12,408

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearJackson School DistrictMississippi
2023$14,150$12,554
2022$11,833$11,172
2021$12,977$13,142
2020$11,833$11,172
2019$11,231$11,082
2018$10,679$11,559
2017$10,898$11,251
2016$10,402$11,100
2015$9,462$9,638
2014$9,391$8,965
2012$9,750$8,998
2011$9,303$9,729
2010$8,983$9,638
2009$8,999$9,999
2008$8,704$9,551
2007$8,374$8,944
2006$8,234$9,208
2005$7,664$8,125
2004$7,355$8,004
2003$6,759$7,380
2002$6,491$6,736
2001$6,400$5,913
2000$6,362$5,664
1999$5,623$5,597
1998$5,452$5,260
1997$5,195$4,903
1995$5,024$4,082
1992$4,057$3,514
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Spending / Student
$16,128
$12,276

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearJackson School DistrictMississippi
2023$14,530$12,004
2022$11,432$11,286
2021$13,326$12,566
2020$11,432$11,286
2019$10,814$10,735
2018$10,002$10,908
2017$10,153$10,891
2016$9,929$10,668
2015$11,774$9,666
2014$8,847$8,852
2012$9,684$8,869
2011$10,513$9,323
2010$11,178$9,666
2009$9,453$9,596
2008$9,071$9,285
2007$8,610$8,688
2006$8,290$8,675
2005$7,803$8,168
2004$7,118$7,902
2003$6,997$7,198
2002$6,946$6,475
2001$6,854$6,210
2000$6,515$6,202
1999$6,055$6,315
1998$5,787$5,370
1997$5,309$4,828
1995$4,815$4,089
1992$4,215$3,260
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Best Jackson School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barack Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 N. Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5334
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7020 Highway 49 North
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Wells Apac Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1120 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Gr: 4-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Bailey Apac Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7020 Us 49 North
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
John Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
170 John Hopkins Rd
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #88.
Jim Hill High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2185 Coach Fred Harris Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5354
Gr: 9-12 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
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
Rank: #1010.
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 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1111.
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 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Callaway High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Beasley Road
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3535
Gr: 9-13 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1313.
Murrah High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Murrah Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Gr: 9-13 | 1,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Spann Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Brecon Dr
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3532
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1339 Oak Park Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mcleod Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 Sandlewood Place
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3597
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
North Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 James M. Davis Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3528
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Peeples Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2940 Belvedere Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Clausell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 Harley Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5319
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2020.
Pecan Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Claiborne Ave
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Timberlawn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1980 N. Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2556
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Forest Hill High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2607 Raymond Road
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4313
Gr: 9-13 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 Castle Hill Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Provine High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5393
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2626.
Van Winkle Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1655 Whiting Rd
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2547
Gr: PK | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2727.
Isable Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1716 Isable Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Oak Forest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1831 Smallwood Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4330
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #2929.
Lanier Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
833 Maple Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Gr: 7-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Bates Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3180 Mcdowell Rd. Ext.
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 346-1412
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Boyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4531 Broadmeadow Street
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3504
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Kirksey Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5677 Highland Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-8360
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Walton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Bailey Avenue
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3591
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Blackburn Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 W Pearl St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Cardozo Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3180 Mcdowell Rd. Ext.
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 346-5635
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jackson School District?
Jackson School District manages 41 public schools serving 16,856 students.
What is the rank of Jackson School District?
Jackson School District is ranked #105 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 School District?
93% of Jackson School District students are Black, 4% 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 School District?
Jackson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Jackson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,128 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.

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  • District size: 41 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,856 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
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  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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