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Best Schools in Citizens Southwest, Jackson, MS
Citizens Southwest, Jackson, MS has 20 public schools (3 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 9,306 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Citizens Southwest don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Citizens Southwest, Jackson, MS
The top high schools in Citizens Southwest, 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 Citizens Southwest, Jackson, MS
The top middle schools in Citizens Southwest, 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. Byram Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
3. Reimagine Prep
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reimagine Prep • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 514 Students
4. Cardozo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
5. Blackburn Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 614 Students
6. Peeples Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Citizens Southwest, Jackson, MS
The top elementary schools in Citizens Southwest, 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. Oak Forest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
4. Shirley Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
5. Isable Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
6. Key Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
7. Wilkins Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students
8. Lester Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 187 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
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Citizens Southwest, Jackson, MS
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Citizens Southwest, Jackson, MS has a total population of 15,647 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Citizens Southwest, Jackson, 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 Citizens Southwest, Jackson, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Citizens Southwest, Jackson, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Citizens Southwest, Jackson, 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 Citizens Southwest, Jackson, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Citizens Southwest, Jackson, MS
How many schools are in Citizens Southwest, Jackson, MS?
Citizens Southwest, Jackson, MS has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,306 students in total.
How do schools in Citizens Southwest perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Citizens Southwest score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Citizens Southwest don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Citizens Southwest?
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: 35%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations