Best 39202 Mississippi Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,251 students in 39202, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in 39202, MS is Murrah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 39202 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39202, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39202 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Murrah High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best 39202, MS Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murrah High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Murrah Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Gr: 9-13 | 1,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39202 Mississippi

39202, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1900 North State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5343
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
146 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5326
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
136 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 982-5221
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 39202, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39202, MS include Murrah High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39202?
1 public high schools are located in 39202.
What is the racial composition of students in 39202?
39202 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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