For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,111 students in 39212, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 813 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 39212, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39212, MS are Shirley Elementary School, Peeples Middle School and Forest Hill High 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 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39212, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 59% (majority Black).
Best 39212, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shirley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Gr: PK-5
Rank: #22.
Peeples Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2940 Belvedere Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Forest Hill High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2607 Raymond Road
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4313
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4313
Gr: 9-13 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Oak Forest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1831 Smallwood Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4330
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4330
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39212, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39212, MS include Shirley Elementary School, Peeples Middle School and Forest Hill High School.
How many public schools are located in 39212?
4 public schools are located in 39212.
What percentage of students in 39212 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 39212 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
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 59% (majority Black).
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