School Score

Below average

33/100

Jackson, Mississippi · 2022-23

Jackson Public Schools (MS)

Serving 19,000 students in 51 schools, Jackson Public Schools (MS) trails US averages on standardized assessments. Math: 13% · Reading: 18% · Graduation: 76%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

13%

District-wide

↓ 13.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

18%

District-wide

↓ 11.0% vs US

Graduation rate

76%

4-year

Enrollment

19,000

51 schools

Jackson proficiency

13% / 18%

"Jackson Public Schools (MS) students reached 13% math proficiency and 18% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 22% / 27% state averages."

Source: NCES + Mississippi DOE

Graduation rate

76%

"Jackson Public Schools (MS)'s 4-year graduation rate is 76%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$11,500

"Jackson Public Schools (MS) spends $11,500 per student annually, below the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Jackson Public Schools (MS) · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Jackson Public Schools (MS)

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

13%

here

22%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 50%

Reading proficiency

18%

here

27%

state

29%

US avg

↓ 38%

Graduation rate

76%

here

88%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 13%

Student-teacher ratio

13.5:1

here

14.7:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↓ 12%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

100%

here

75%

state

52.1%

US avg

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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Jackson Public Schools (MS) a good school district?▾

Jackson Public Schools (MS) earns a CodeOpx School Score of 33/100 (D, Below average). It trails US averages on standardized assessments, with 13% math and 18% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Jackson Public Schools (MS)?▾

Jackson Public Schools (MS) operates 51 public schools serving 19,000 students in and around Jackson, Mississippi.

What is Jackson Public Schools (MS)'s graduation rate?▾

Jackson Public Schools (MS)'s 4-year graduation rate is 76%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Jackson Public Schools (MS) spend per student?▾

Jackson Public Schools (MS) spends approximately $11,500 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Jackson Public Schools (MS) school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Jackson Public Schools (MS) directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.