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 2024-25 school year, there are 54 public schools serving 18,710 students in Jackson Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Jackson Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Jackson Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 71% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
565 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
17,580 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
94%
47%
# White Students
285 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
2%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
260 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
800
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
1,273
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,357
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,325
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,473
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,134
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,365
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,361
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,046
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,280
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,775
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,560
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,339
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,336
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
286
7,168
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,150 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,530 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jackson Public School District?
Jackson Public School District manages 54 public schools serving 18,710 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Public School District?
Jackson Public School District is ranked #122 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Public School District?
94% of Jackson Public School District students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson Public School District?
Jackson Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Jackson Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,530 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 54 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 18,710 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in MS)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
