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Best Schools in West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS
West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,488 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in West Central Jackson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS
The top high schools in West Central Jackson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jim Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 908 Students
2. Forest Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 991 Students
3. Provine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 774 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS
The top middle schools in West Central Jackson, 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. Cardozo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
3. Blackburn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 614 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS
The top elementary schools in West Central Jackson, 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. Clausell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 231 Students
3. Oak Forest Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
4. Bates Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
5. Wilkins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS has a total population of 5,018 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Central Jackson, 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 West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Central Jackson, 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 West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS
How many schools are in West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS?
West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,488 students in total.
How do schools in West Central Jackson perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in West Central Jackson score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in West Central Jackson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Central Jackson?
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: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 30%
- 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: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations