Top 10 Best Hinds County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public high schools serving 9,633 students in Hinds County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Hinds County, MS are Raymond High School, Clinton High School and Terry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hinds County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Hinds County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Hinds County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clinton High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Hinds County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raymond High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14050 Hwy 18
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-8016
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Clinton High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Grades: 10-12
| 1,164 students
Rank: #33.
Terry High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
235 W Beasley Street
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 878-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #44.
Murrah High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Murrah Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Grades: 9-12
| 1,362 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ms School For The Blind
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Grades: PK-12
| 41 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Williams School
Magnet School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2375 Oakley Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Grades: 4-12
| 39 students
Rank: #77.
French Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Joel Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #88.
Forest Hill High School
Math: 5% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2607 Raymond Road
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4313
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: #99.
Wingfield High School
Math: 7% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1985 Scanlon Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 633 students
Rank: #1010.
Ms School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Jim Hill High School
Math: 4% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2185 Coach Fred Harris Dr
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5354
Grades: 9-12
| 890 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Provine High School
Math: 4% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Robinson St
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5393
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #1313.
Callaway High School
Math: 3% | Reading: 10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Beasley Rd
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3535
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #1414.
Lanier High School
Math: 3% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
833 W Maple Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: n/an/a
Capital City Alternative School
Alternative School
2221 Boling Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3608
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Academic Placement Program
Alternative School
311 Joel Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 982-5221
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Development Center
Vocational School
2703 First Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5322
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Alternative School
Alternative School
201 Easthaven Drive
Clinton, MS 39060
(601) 925-4027
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Voc Complex
Vocational School
401 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0247
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hinds Co Career/technical Center
Vocational School
14020 Hwy 18
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-3678
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Main Street Alternative School
Alternative School
130 Champion Hill Rd
Bolton, MS 39041
(601) 866-2642
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School
Math: 36%
400 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5510
Grades: 9
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Court School
Alternative School
940 East Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 985-3061
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hinds County, MS

Hinds County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 North State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5343
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
1593 W Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5336
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2601 Ivanhoe Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Grades: 3-5
| 196 students
146 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5326
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
1020 Hunter Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
545 Ellis Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5362
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
34175 Highway 18, 34175 Highwa
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-7083
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Grades: PK-2
| 298 students
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
1253 Eastover Dr
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Grades: 1-12
| 23 students
1017 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
136 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 982-5221
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1983 N Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2550
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3915 Watkins Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3594
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
2930 Mcdowell Road Extension
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Grades: K-5
| 323 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Hinds County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Hinds County, MS include Raymond High School, Clinton High School and Terry High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hinds County, MS?
23 public high schools are located in Hinds County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Hinds County, MS?
Hinds County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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