For the 2025 school year, there are 57 public schools serving 20,128 students in Jackson, MS (there are , serving 5,388 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Jackson, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Jackson, MS are Barack H Obama Elementary School, Mcwillie Elementary School and Northwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barack H Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 N Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Mcwillie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4851 Mcwillie Circle
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7020 Highway 49 N
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Ida B. Wells Apac School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Grades: 4-5
| 34 students
Rank: #55.
Bailey Middle Apac School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 N State Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-5343
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-5343
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #66.
Casey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 Lake Circle
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3510
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3510
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #77.
Lester Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 Oakhurst Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4339
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4339
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
Rank: #88.
John Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 John Hopkins Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #99.
Jim Hill High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2185 Coach Fred Harris Dr
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5354
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5354
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: #1010.
Shirley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1111.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
472 Mt Vernon Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5308
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5308
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #1212.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Forest Avenue
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #1313.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
699 W. Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #1414.
Callaway High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Beasley Rd
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3535
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3535
Grades: 9-12
| 955 students
Rank: #1515.
Murrah High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Murrah Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Grades: 9-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: #1616.
Spann Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Brecon Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3532
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3532
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #1717.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1339 Oakpark Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mc Leod Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1616 Sandlewood Place
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3597
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3597
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
North Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 N. James M. Davis Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3528
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3528
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #2020.
Peeples Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2940 Belvedere Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Clausell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3330 Harley Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5319
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5319
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Wingfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1985 Scanlon Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4350
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 590 students
Rank: #2323.
Pecan Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Claiborne Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #2424.
Timberlawn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1980 N Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2556
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2556
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #2525.
Forest Hill High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2607 Raymond Road
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4313
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4313
Grades: 9-12
| 942 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Galloway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
186 Idlewild Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Castle Hill Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #2828.
Provine High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Robinson St
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5393
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5393
Grades: 9-12
| 732 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5331 Clinton Blvd.
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 487-1658
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 487-1658
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #3131.
Van Winkle Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Whiting Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2547
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2547
Grades: PK
| 230 students
Rank: #3232.
French Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 Joel Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5221
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5221
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3333.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Parkway Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3525
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3525
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #3434.
Joel E. Smilow Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Grades: 5-8
| 564 students
Rank: #3535.
Isable Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1716 Isable Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
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Jackson, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bailey Magnet School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
1900 North State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5343
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5343
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
300 East Santa Clair Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
1593 W Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5336
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5336
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2601 Ivanhoe Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Grades: 3-5
| 196 students
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
146 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5326
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5326
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
1020 Hunter Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
545 Ellis Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5362
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5362
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Grades: PK-2
| 298 students
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Middle School For The Deaf Sped (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1253 Eastover Dr
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Grades: 1-12
| 23 students
Morrison Academic Advancement Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1224 Eminence Row
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
Grades: 1-7
| n/a students
1017 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
156 Flag Chapel Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2544
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2544
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rowan Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
136 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 982-5221
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 982-5221
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1983 N Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2550
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2550
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3915 Watkins Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3594
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3594
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
210 Daniel Lake Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
2930 Mcdowell Road Extension
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson, MS include Barack H Obama Elementary School, Mcwillie Elementary School and Northwest Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson?
57 public schools are located in Jackson.
What percentage of students in Jackson go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Jackson are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jackson include: Forest Hill High School vs. Jim Hill High School, Chastain Middle School vs. Blackburn Middle School, Blackburn Middle School vs. Northwest Middle School
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