Top Rankings
Jackson Co School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,823 students in Jackson Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Jackson Co School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
8,823 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
558 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jackson Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.60
# American Indian Students
27 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
282 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
292 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
911 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
11%
47%
# White Students
6,898 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
78%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
401 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
639
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
622
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
609
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
647
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
633
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
681
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
675
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
711
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
722
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
750
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
696
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
630
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
650
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
156
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,238 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,355 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,238
$12,094
Spending / Student
$11,355
$11,965
Best Jackson Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St Martin East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7508 Rose Farm Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3570
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3570
Grades: PK-3
| 657 students
Rank: #22.
East Central Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21725 Slider Rd, Po Box 13 Hur
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3170
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3170
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #33.
East Central Upper Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5404 Hurley-wade Rd.
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3220
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 283-3220
Grades: 3-5
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
St Martin High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11300 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,250 students
Rank: #55.
East Central High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21700 Slider Rd.
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3120
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3120
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: #66.
Vancleave High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12424 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Grades: 9-12
| 716 students
Rank: #77.
Vancleave Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4725 Bulldog Lane
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #88.
Vancleave Upper Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13901 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3838
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3838
Grades: 4-5
| 352 students
Rank: #99.
St Martin N Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11000 Yellowjacket Street
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 283-3636
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 283-3636
Grades: PK-3
| 532 students
Rank: #1010.
St Martin Upper Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11000 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3555
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3555
Grades: 4-5
| 627 students
Rank: #1111.
St. Martin Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10800 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3500
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 985 students
Rank: n/an/a
5621 Hwy 614
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3300
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3300
Grades: PK-2
| 561 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Vocational Center
Vocational School
12425 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3950
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3950
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
12602 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Grades: K-3
| 671 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson Co School Dist School District?
Jackson Co School Dist School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,823 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Co School Dist School District?
Jackson Co School Dist School District is ranked #14 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Co School Dist School District?
78% of Jackson Co School Dist School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson Co School Dist School District?
Jackson Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Jackson Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,355 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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