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Best Schools in 39202, MS
39202, MS has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,807 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 39202 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39202, MS
The top high schools in 39202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest Rankin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1898 Students
2. Murrah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1326 Students
3. Jim Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 908 Students
4. Lanier High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 603 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39202, MS
The top middle schools in 39202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bailey Middle Apac School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
2. Northwest Rankin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1374 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39202, MS
The top elementary schools in 39202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barack H Obama Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students
2. Ida B. Wells Apac School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 34 Students
3. Flowood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students
4. Casey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
5. Galloway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39202, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39202, MS has a total population of 7,915 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39202, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 39202, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39202, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39202, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 39202, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39202, MS
How many schools are in 39202, MS?
39202, MS has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,807 students in total.
How do schools in 39202 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 39202 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 39202 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39202?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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