Best Schools in Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS has a total of 250 schools including 73 high schools, 47 middle schools and 115 elementary schools. A total of 102,144 students attend Jackson, MS schools. On average, schools in Jackson score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jackson meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS has 73 high schools with 36,314 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 Jackson score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jackson don't meet expectations.
1. Brandon High School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1648 Students
2. Pisgah High School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 435 Students
3. Pearl High School
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Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1262 Students
4. Northwest Rankin High School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1898 Students
5. Mclaurin Attendance Center
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 504 Students
6. Germantown High School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1396 Students
7. Puckett Attendance Center
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
8. Florence High School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
9. Richland High School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 807 Students
10. Pelahatchie Attendance Center
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 366 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS has 47 middle schools with 23,020 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 Jackson score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jackson meet expectations.
1. Madison Middle School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1154 Students
2. Germantown Middle School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1008 Students
3. Clinton Jr Hi School
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Clinton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 871 Students
4. Brandon Middle School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1193 Students
5. Northwest Rankin Middle School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1374 Students
6. Bailey Middle Apac School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
7. Florence Middle School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students
8. Lovett Elem School
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Clinton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 • 446 Students
9. Lake Middle School
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Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 244 Students
10. Pearl Junior High School
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Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS has 115 elementary schools with 42,599 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 Jackson score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jackson meet expectations.
1. Madison Station Elementary School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1035 Students
2. Barack H Obama Elementary School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students
3. Mannsdale Upper Elementary
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 599 Students
4. Northshore Elementary
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
5. Madison Avenue Upper Elementary
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 480 Students
6. Florence Elementary School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 542 Students
7. Brandon Elementary School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 741 Students
8. Eastside Elem
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Clinton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 761 Students
9. Highland Bluff Elementary
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
10. Pisgah Elementary School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson, MS has a total population of 619,968 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Jackson, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Jackson, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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