For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,508 students in 39203, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 99 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 39203, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39203, MS are Galloway Elementary School, Lanier Junior/senior High School and Blackburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39203 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39203, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39203, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galloway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
186 Idlewild Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lanier Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
833 Maple Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Gr: 7-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Blackburn Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 W Pearl St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39203, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39203, MS include Galloway Elementary School, Lanier Junior/senior High School and Blackburn Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39203?
3 public schools are located in 39203.
What percentage of students in 39203 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 39203 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39203?
39203 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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