For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,533 students in 39202, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 796 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 39202, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39202, MS are Barack Obama Elementary School, Wells Apac Elementary School and Murrah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39202 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39202, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39202, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barack Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 N. Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5334
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5334
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Wells Apac Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Gr: 4-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Murrah High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Murrah Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Gr: 9-13 | 1,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39202, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39202, MS include Barack Obama Elementary School, Wells Apac Elementary School and Murrah High School.
How many public schools are located in 39202?
3 public schools are located in 39202.
What percentage of students in 39202 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 39202 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39202?
39202 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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