Best Public Schools in Zip Code 39206

The 39206 zip code area of Jackson, Mississippi is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Jackson Public School District. This district is ranked 103 out of 130 in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The standout school in this area is McWillie Elementary School, which has consistently ranked in the top 5% of elementary schools in Mississippi, earning a 5-star rating. In contrast, Boyd Elementary and Chastain Middle School struggle with low proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics. The charter schools, Joel E Smilow Collegiate and Joel E. Smilow Prep, also have lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages.

A concerning trend across all schools in the 39206 zip code is the high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% to 24.9%. Additionally, all schools in the data set have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. These factors likely contribute to the wide range in test scores and the need for targeted interventions and resources to support student success across the district.