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Best Schools in 39206, MS
39206, MS has 19 public schools (3 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,094 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 39206 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39206, MS
The top high schools in 39206, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murrah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1326 Students
2. Callaway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 923 Students
3. Lanier High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 603 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39206, MS
The top middle schools in 39206, 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. Midtown Public Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midtown Public Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 284 Students
3. Kirksey Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
4. Powell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 320 Students
5. Chastain Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 499 Students
6. Joel E. Smilow Prep
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joel E. Smillow Prep • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 577 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39206, MS
The top elementary schools in 39206, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ida B. Wells Apac School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 34 Students
2. Mcwillie Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
3. Casey Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
4. North Jackson Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
5. Walton Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
6. Joel E Smilow Collegiate
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Projected Test Scores
Joel E Smilow Collegiate • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 569 Students
7. Green Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
8. Boyd Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 405 Students
9. St Richard Catholic School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Richard Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 238 Students
10. The Redeemer's School
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Projected Test Scores
The Redeemer's School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 128 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39206, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39206, MS has a total population of 22,578 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39206, 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 39206, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39206, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39206, 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 39206, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39206, MS
How many schools are in 39206, MS?
39206, MS has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,094 students in total.
How do schools in 39206 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 39206 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 39206 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39206?
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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