For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 863 students in 39203, MS.
The top ranked public high school in 39203, MS is Lanier High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 39203 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39203, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39203 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lanier High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39203, MS Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lanier High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
833 W Maple Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Grades: 7-12
| 863 students
39203, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1593 W Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5336
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5336
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1017 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 39203, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39203, MS include Lanier High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39203?
1 public high schools are located in 39203.
What is the racial composition of students in 39203?
39203 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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