Jackson Public School District

662 S. President St
Jackson, MS 39201
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Jackson Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 6,602 students in Jackson Public School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Mississippi.
Public Preschools in Jackson Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
54 Schools
262 Schools
# Students
19,348 Students
115,342 Students
# Teachers
1,468 Teachers
7,867 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Jackson Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MS)
#117 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Jackson Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
9%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jackson Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
18%
35%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jackson Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Jackson Public   School District and public school graduation rate of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
290 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
713 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
529 Students
4,817 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
18,294 Students
53,479 Students
% Black Students
95%
46%
# White Students
260 Students
51,266 Students
% White Students
1%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
52 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
249 Students
4,725 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
715
7,527
# Students in K Grade:
1,298
21,935
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,332
20,056
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,420
16,753
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,357
13,096
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,540
12,456
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,557
10,630
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,117
4,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,307
1,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,423
1,486
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,686
1,087
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,478
927
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,483
860
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,362
766
# Ungraded Students:
273
2,097

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,683 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,051 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$265 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Jackson Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$272 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart display total spending of Jackson Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,683
$12,094
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Jackson Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,051
$11,965
This chart display average spending per public school student in Jackson Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jackson Public School District Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcwillie Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4851 Mcwillie Circle
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
North Jackson Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 N. James M. Davis Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3528
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Dawson Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Key Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
699 W. Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #55.
Bates Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3180 Mcdowell Road Ext
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-1412
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Marshall Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2909 Oak Forest Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4342
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Shirley Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #88.
Van Winkle Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1655 Whiting Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2547
Grades: PK
| 188 students
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
Clausell Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 Harley Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5319
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
Galloway Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
186 Idlewild Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
Isable Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1716 Isable Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
John Hopkins Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
170 John Hopkins Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
Johnson Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1339 Oakpark Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
Lake Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
472 Mt Vernon Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5308
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
Raines Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Flag Chapel Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2544
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
Wilkins Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 Castle Hill Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1717.
Pecan Park Elementary School
Math: 3% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Claiborne Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1818.
Timberlawn Elementary School
Math: 5% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1980 N Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2556
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Baker Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 East Santa Clair Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Green Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Forest Avenue
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Smith Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Parkway Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3525
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Walton Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Bailey Avenue Extension
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3591
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 54 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 19,348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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