For the 2024 school year, there are 82 public schools serving 32,117 students in Hinds County, MS (there are 32 private schools, serving 5,741 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Hinds County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hinds County, MS are Barack H Obama Elementary School, Clinton Jr Hi School and Eastside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hinds County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Hinds County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hinds County (2024)
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: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
750 N Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Clinton Jr Hi School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
711 Lakeview Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0619
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0619
Grades: 7-8
| 911 students
Rank: #33.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
453 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Grades: 4-5
| 815 students
Rank: #44.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
451 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Grades: 2-3
| 723 students
Rank: #55.
Bailey Middle Apac School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 N State Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5343
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5343
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Lovett Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Grades: 6
| 396 students
Rank: #77.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7020 Highway 49 N
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: #88.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
560 Port Gibson St.
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Grades: 7-8
| 122 students
Rank: #99.
Mcwillie Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4851 Mcwillie Circle
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #1010.
Ida B. Wells Apac School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1120 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Grades: 4-5
| 74 students
Rank: #1111.
Casey Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 Lake Circle
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3510
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3510
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #1212.
Raymond High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14050 Hwy 18
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-8016
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-8016
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #1313.
Clinton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Grades: 10-12
| 1,164 students
Rank: #1414.
Raymond Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
417 Palestine Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #1515.
Byram Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd.
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 372-4597
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 372-4597
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #1616.
Lester Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Oakhurst Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4339
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4339
Grades: K-5
| 159 students
Rank: #1717.
Utica Elem. / Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Hwy 18 & 27
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-8765
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-8765
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #1818.
Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9700 I-20 West
Bolton, MS 39041
(601) 866-2522
Bolton, MS 39041
(601) 866-2522
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #1919.
Gary Road Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7255 Gary Road
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 372-8150
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 372-8150
Grades: 3-5
| 758 students
Rank: #2020.
Terry High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 W Beasley Street
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 878-5905
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 878-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #2121.
Murrah High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Murrah Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Grades: 9-12
| 1,362 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Ms School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Grades: PK-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Williams School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2375 Oakley Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Grades: 4-12
| 39 students
Rank: #2424.
Mc Leod Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1616 Sandlewood Place
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3597
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3597
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #2525.
North Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
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
| 432 students
Rank: #2626.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #2727.
Spann Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Brecon Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3532
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3532
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #2828.
Reimagine Prep
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 W Mcdowell Rd
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Grades: 5-8
| 568 students
Rank: #2929.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
699 W. Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #3030.
Peeples Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2940 Belvedere Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Grades: 6-8
| 304 students
Rank: #3131.
Bates Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Mcdowell Road Ext
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-1412
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-1412
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2909 Oak Forest Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4342
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4342
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Shirley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #3434.
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
| 188 students
Rank: #3535.
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
| 0 students
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Hinds County 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
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
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
34175 Highway 18, 34175 Highwa
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-7083
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-7083
Grades: 9-12
| 163 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
1017 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Grades: PK-5
| 112 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 2021)
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
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 Hinds County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Hinds County, MS include Barack H Obama Elementary School, Clinton Jr Hi School and Eastside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hinds County, MS?
82 public schools are located in Hinds County, MS.
What percentage of students in Hinds County, MS go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Hinds County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hinds County, MS?
Hinds County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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