For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,928 students in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Belhaven are Murrah High School and Lanier High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murrah High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Murrah Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lanier High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
833 W Maple Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Gr: 7-12 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS include Murrah High School and Lanier High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson?
the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson 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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