For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 942 students in 39212, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in 39212, MS is Forest Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 39212 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39212, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39212 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forest Hill High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39212, MS Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Hill High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2607 Raymond Road
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4313
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4313
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
39212, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 East Santa Clair Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
210 Daniel Lake Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 39212, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39212, MS include Forest Hill High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39212?
1 public high schools are located in 39212.
What is the racial composition of students in 39212?
39212 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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