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JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
14
Schools
8,906
Students
$11,261
Per-Pupil Spend
-22% nat'l
99.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
88.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 8,906 students across 14 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,261 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EAST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08600
ST. MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08995
VANCLEAVE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08537
High Schools4 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,261-22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
38%
State
43.7%
Local (property tax)
37.9%
Federal
18.4%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
8,906
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.4%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,261, spending is 22% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST?
JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST has 14 public schools, serving a total of 8,906 students.
What is the graduation rate for JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 88.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST spends $11,261 per pupil — 22% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST?
No, JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST serve?
JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.