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Jim Hill High School

High School · Jackson Public School District · Jackson, MS

A Jackson Public School District high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2185 Coach Fred Harris Dr, Jackson, MS 39204

  • Math 57% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.6% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.9% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation11.2%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$13,713
Chronic Absenteeism52.1%

Students at Jim Hill High School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
2%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
2%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
1%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jim Hill High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$31,667

Median home value

$68,200

Median rent

$890/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

32.1%

Poverty rate

43.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
11.2% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·102 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Provine High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–121.2 mi732Compare →
Wingfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.09–121.5 mi590Compare →
Lanier High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.67–122.1 mi863Compare →
Cares SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9private1–123.1 mi81Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Jackson Public School District

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#14 of 46
District spending per student
$13,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
36.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jim Hill High School is listed in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jim Hill High School

Jim Hill High School is a public high school in Jackson, MS, part of Jackson Public School District, serving approximately 876 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Jim Hill High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Jim Hill High School is a public high school located in Jackson, Mississippi 2. The school hosts the state's first International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) program 2. In addition to the IB program, the school offers Advanced Placement courses, a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC), and a SOAR program 2. Historically, the institution was formerly a black school during the Jim Crow era 2.
Sources (1)
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jim Hill High School

What grades does Jim Hill High School serve?

Jim Hill High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jim Hill High School?

Jim Hill High School has an enrollment of approximately 876 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Hill High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jim Hill High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jim Hill High School rank in MS?

Jim Hill High School ranks #602 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Jim Hill High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jim Hill High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Jim Hill High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jim Hill High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Jim Hill High School a charter school?

No, Jim Hill High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jim Hill High School a Title I school?

No, Jim Hill High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jim Hill High School?

100.0% of students at Jim Hill High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
876
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hinds County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 39204)
14,048
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
31.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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