Jackson Public School District
School District · Jackson, Mississippi
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
46
29 elem, 9 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,713
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
46
29 elem, 9 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,713
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Jackson Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jackson Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Northwest Middle School
Jackson · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Barack H Obama Elementary School
Jackson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lester Elementary School
Jackson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#126 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,713
+$1,101 vs Mississippi median
District size
17,747 students
Much larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Jackson Public School District ranks #126 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Jackson Public School District's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 46 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northwest Middle School (9.5/10), Barack H Obama Elementary School (8.5/10), and Lester Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Jackson Public School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Jackson Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (46 of 46). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Middle School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Barack H Obama Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Lester Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Bailey Middle Apac School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | North Jackson Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Kirksey Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Mcwillie Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Spann Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | John Hopkins Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Ida B. Wells Apac School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 46 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jackson Public School District
Jackson Public School District is a Jackson, Mississippi school district serving 46 schools. The district educates 17,747 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $13,713 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Jackson Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northwest Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Jackson Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 31.0% and ELA proficiency of 33.2%.
The district includes 29 elementary schools , 9 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Jackson Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jackson Public School District with test data.
Schools in Jackson Public School District
46 schools Elementary Schools 29
Middle Schools 9
High Schools 7
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Jackson
- Total Enrollment
- 17,747
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,395
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson Public School District?
Jackson Public School District has 46 schools in total — 29 elementary, 9 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jackson Public School District?
The average composite rating for Jackson Public School District is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jackson Public School District?
Jackson Public School District spends $13,713 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jackson Public School District is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jackson Public School District?
Northwest Middle School is the highest-rated school in Jackson Public School District with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Jackson Public School District?
Across schools in Jackson Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jackson Public School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Jackson Public School District has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 46 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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