For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,001 students in 39204, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 39204, MS are Lester Elementary School, Jim Hill High School and Wingfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39204 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39204, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 58% (majority Black).
Best 39204, MS Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Oakhurst Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4339
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4339
Grades: K-5
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Jim Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2185 Coach Fred Harris Dr
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5354
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5354
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #33.
Wingfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1985 Scanlon Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4350
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 608 students
Rank: #44.
Key Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
699 W. Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
Reimagine Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 W Mcdowell Rd
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Grades: 5-8
| 514 students
Rank: #66.
Wilkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Castle Hill Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #77.
Isable Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1716 Isable Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Court School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
940 East Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 985-3061
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 985-3061
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
39204, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1020 Hunter Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
2930 Mcdowell Road Extension
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in 39204, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39204, MS include Lester Elementary School, Jim Hill High School and Wingfield High School.
How many public schools are located in 39204?
8 public schools are located in 39204.
What is the racial composition of students in 39204?
39204 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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