Best Public Schools in Jackson, MS


Summary:

The city of Jackson, Mississippi is home to 53 schools serving grades K-12, with 32 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out as performing significantly better than the district and state averages, including McWillie Elementary School, ranked 34th out of 390 elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating, Barack H. Obama Elementary School, ranked 17th with a 5-star rating, Northwest Middle School, ranked 20th out of 264 middle schools with a 5-star rating, and Bailey Middle Apac School, ranked 23rd with a 5-star rating. These schools have exceptional test scores, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages.

However, the district as a whole struggles, with significant achievement gaps between the highest and lowest performing schools. Many schools have 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of poverty. Student-teacher ratios and per-student spending also vary widely, suggesting unequal resource allocation across the district. Addressing these systemic inequities will be crucial for improving outcomes for all students in Jackson.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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