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Best Schools in 39212, MS
39212, MS has 25 public schools (3 high, 7 middle, 14 elementary) serving 10,052 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 39212 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39212, MS
The top high schools in 39212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Terry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1098 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
Best Middle Schools in 39212, MS
The top middle schools in 39212, 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. Byram Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
4. Reimagine Prep
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reimagine Prep • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 514 Students
5. Cardozo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
6. Peeples Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
7. Whitten Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 338 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39212, MS
The top elementary schools in 39212, 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. Gary Road Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 703 Students
3. Timberlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
4. Oak Forest Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
5. Shirley Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
6. Bates Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
7. Key Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
8. Marshall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
9. Gary Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 672 Students
10. Sykes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39212, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39212, MS has a total population of 28,713 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39212, 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 39212, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39212, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39212, 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 39212, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39212, MS
How many schools are in 39212, MS?
39212, MS has 25 public schools: 3 high schools, 7 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 10,052 students in total.
How do schools in 39212 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 39212 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 39212 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39212?
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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- Projected: 24%
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