Jackson Public School District

662 S. President St
Jackson, MS 39201
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2026 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,309 students in Jackson Public School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Mississippi.
Public Preschools in Jackson Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
48 Schools
281 Schools
# Students
17,235 Students
125,600 Students
# Teachers
1,346 Teachers
10,003 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jackson Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#114 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
52%
26%
42%
31%
55%
83%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
94%
45%
% White
2%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,361 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,773 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$265 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$272 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,361
$12,205
Spending / Student
$15,773
$12,074

Best Jackson Public School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcwillie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4851 Mcwillie Circle
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
John Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
170 John Hopkins Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Shirley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Forest Avenue
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
699 W. Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1339 Oakpark Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mc Leod Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 Sandlewood Place
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3597
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
North Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 N. James M. Davis Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3528
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Clausell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 Harley Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5319
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1010.
Pecan Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Claiborne Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1111.
Timberlawn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1980 N Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2556
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Galloway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
186 Idlewild Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 Castle Hill Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Van Winkle Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1655 Whiting Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2547
Gr: PK | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Isable Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1716 Isable Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1616.
Bates Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3180 Mcdowell Road Ext
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-1412
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Walton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Bailey Avenue Extension
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3591
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 48 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 17,235 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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