Best Schools in Hinds County, MS
Hinds County, MS has a total of 100 schools including 22 high schools, 19 middle schools and 51 elementary schools. A total of 33,568 students attend Hinds County, MS schools. On average, schools in Hinds County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hinds County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Hinds County, MS
Hinds County, MS has 22 high schools with 10,636 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hinds County score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hinds County underperform expectations.
1. Raymond High School
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Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 570 Students
2. Terry High School
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Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1098 Students
3. Clinton High School
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Clinton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1226 Students
4. Murrah High School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1326 Students
5. Wingfield High School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 608 Students
6. Forest Hill High School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 991 Students
7. Jim Hill High School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 908 Students
8. Provine High School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 774 Students
9. Callaway High School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 923 Students
10. Lanier High School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 603 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hinds County, MS
Hinds County, MS has 19 middle schools with 7,988 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hinds County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hinds County exceed expectations.
1. Clinton Jr Hi School
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Clinton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 871 Students
2. Bailey Middle Apac School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
3. Lovett Elem School
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Clinton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 • 446 Students
4. Carver Middle School
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Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 93 Students
5. Northwest Middle School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 206 Students
6. Byram Middle School
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Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
7. Peeples Middle School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
8. Reimagine Prep
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Reimagine Prep • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 514 Students
9. Midtown Public Charter School
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Midtown Public Charter School • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 284 Students
10. Kirksey Middle School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hinds County, MS
Hinds County, MS has 51 elementary schools with 14,794 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hinds County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hinds County meet expectations.
1. Barack H Obama Elementary School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students
2. Eastside Elem
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Clinton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 761 Students
3. Northside Elem
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Clinton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 728 Students
4. Raymond Elementary School
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Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students
5. Ida B. Wells Apac School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 34 Students
6. Mcwillie Elementary School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 385 Students
7. Gary Road Intermediate School
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Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 703 Students
8. Casey Elementary School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 279 Students
9. Utica Elem. / Middle School
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Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 322 Students
10. Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School
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Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 361 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hinds County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hinds County, MS has a total population of 227,742 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hinds County, 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 Hinds County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hinds County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hinds County, MS.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hinds County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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