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Best Schools in 39204, MS
39204, MS has 24 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 9,740 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 39204 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39204, MS
The top high schools in 39204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 807 Students
2. Jim Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 908 Students
3. Forest Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 991 Students
4. Provine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 774 Students
5. Wingfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 608 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39204, MS
The top middle schools in 39204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 206 Students
2. Bailey Middle Apac School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
3. Cardozo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
4. Blackburn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 614 Students
5. Peeples Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39204, MS
The top elementary schools in 39204, 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. Richland Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 503 Students
4. Clausell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 231 Students
5. Timberlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
6. Oak Forest Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
7. Shirley Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
8. Isable Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
9. Bates Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
10. Key Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39204, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39204, MS has a total population of 15,657 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39204, 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 39204, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39204, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39204, 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 39204, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39204, MS
How many schools are in 39204, MS?
39204, MS has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 9,740 students in total.
How do schools in 39204 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 39204 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 39204 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39204?
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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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations