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Best Schools in Jackson, Mississippi
Compare 43 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
43
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
19,854
Total Students
Across Jackson
14.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
43 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score38%
ELA Assessment Score42%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓5% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,259 students at Murrah High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Barack Obama Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
750 N. Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39202
8.7
Rating
Students
242
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
82%
Wells Apac Elementary School
publicelementaryGrade 4-5
1120 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202
7
Rating
Students
40
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
57%
Mcwillie Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4851 Mcwillie Circle, Jackson, MS 39206
6
Rating
Students
414
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
54.5%
Bailey Apac Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
7020 Us 49 North, Jackson, MS 39213
6
Rating
Students
318
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
56%
Northwest Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
7020 Highway 49 North, Jackson, MS 39213
5.7
Rating
Students
242
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
53%
Casey Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2101 Lake Circle, Jackson, MS 39211
5
Rating
Students
308
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Callaway High School
publicElementary9-13th Grade
601 Beasley Road, Jackson, MS 39206
4.5
Rating
Students
994
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
62%
Jim Hill High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2185 Coach Fred Harris Street, Jackson, MS 39204
4
Rating
Students
975
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
42%
John Hopkins Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
170 John Hopkins Rd, Jackson, MS 39209
3.7
Rating
Students
497
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
27%
Murrah High School
publicElementary9-13th Grade
1400 Murrah Drive, Jackson, MS 39202
3.2
Rating
Students
1,259
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
29%
Forest Hill High School
publicElementary9-13th Grade
2607 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39212
3.1
Rating
Students
1,139
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
36%
Key Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
699 W Mcdowell Road, Jackson, MS 39204
3
Rating
Students
259
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
17%
Spann Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1615 Brecon Dr, Jackson, MS 39211
2.9
Rating
Students
433
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
25%
Johnson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1339 Oak Park Drive, Jackson, MS 39213
2.7
Rating
Students
444
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Smilow Prep
charter schoolmiddleGrade 5-8
787 E Northside Dr., Jackson, MS 39206
2.6
Rating
Students
521
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
29%
Peeples Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2940 Belvedere Drive, Jackson, MS 39212
2.5
Rating
Students
541
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
23%
Smilow Collegiate
charter schoolelementaryK-4
787 E. Northside Dr., Jackson, MS 39206
2.5
Rating
Students
547
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
24%
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-6
5331 Clinton Blvd., Jackson, MS 39209
2.5
Rating
Students
563
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Lanier Junior/Senior High School
publichighGrade 7-12
833 Maple Street, Jackson, MS 39203
2.5
Rating
Students
895
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
37%
Green Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
610 Forest Avenue, Jackson, MS 39206
2.5
Rating
Students
365
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Jackson
Jackson, Mississippi is home to 43 schools serving over 19,854 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson, Mississippi?
There are 43 schools in Jackson, serving 19,854 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Jackson?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Jackson include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Jackson?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Jackson is 14.3:1.