High Schools in Jackson County School District


Summary:

The Jackson County School District in Mississippi is home to three high-performing high schools: St Martin High School, East Central High School, and Vancleave High School. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with several earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

East Central High School and Vancleave High School stand out as the top-performing schools in the district, ranking 11th and 10th, respectively, out of 226 Mississippi high schools. Both schools demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with consistently high proficiency rates on end-of-course exams, particularly in U.S. History. Additionally, these schools have relatively lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the district average.

While all three high schools in the Jackson County School District maintain a 4-year graduation rate of 89.4% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, the district as a whole is ranked 6th out of 130 districts in Mississippi and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. This level of consistent academic excellence across the district is a testament to the commitment to quality education and the effective strategies employed to support students from diverse backgrounds.

District Detail

 4700 Colonel Vickrey Rd.
Vancleave, MS 39565-5069

 (228) 283-3000

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-13
Students: 8,845

Primary Schools: 7
Middle Schools: 3
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 0
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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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