Below Average
#725 of 863 schools in MS
Provine High School
High School · Jackson Public School District · Jackson, MS
A Jackson Public School District high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 ROBINSON ST, Jackson, MS 39209
- Math 25% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Provine High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Provine 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,103
Median home value
$74,600
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
33.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Hill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 876 | Compare → |
| Lanier High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–12 | 1.5 mi | 863 | Compare → |
| Wingfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Cares SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 1–12 | 2.7 mi | 81 | Compare → |
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
- #21 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
Provine High School is listed in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Provine High School
Provine High School is a public high school in Jackson, MS, part of Jackson Public School District, serving approximately 732 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #725 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Provine High School
What grades does Provine High School serve?
Provine High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Provine High School?
Provine High School has an enrollment of approximately 732 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Provine High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Provine High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Provine High School rank in MS?
Provine High School ranks #725 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Provine High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Provine High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Provine High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Provine High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Provine High School a charter school?
No, Provine High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Provine High School a Title I school?
No, Provine High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Provine High School?
100.0% of students at Provine 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
- 732
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (601) 960-5393
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39209)
- 26,514
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
Official sources & links
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 39209; 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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