For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,165 students in 39213, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 189 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 39213, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39213, MS are Northwest Middle School, Bailey Apac Middle School and Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39213 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39213, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 39213, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7020 Highway 49 North
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Bailey Apac Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7020 Us 49 North
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1339 Oak Park Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Walton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Bailey Avenue
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3591
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3591
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Powell Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3655 Livingston Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3580
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3580
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Capital City Alternative School
Alternative School
2221 Boling Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3608
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3608
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Morrison Academic Advancement Center
Alternative School
1224 Eminence Row
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
Gr: 1-7
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39213, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39213, MS include Northwest Middle School, Bailey Apac Middle School and Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39213?
7 public schools are located in 39213.
What percentage of students in 39213 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 39213 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39213?
39213 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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