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JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mississippi · Public School District
54
Schools
18,710
Students
$14,275
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
75.5%
Graduation Rate
-11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Mississippi serving 18,710 students across 54 schools. It includes 31 elementary, 10 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 75.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,275 is near 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. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (54)
Elementary Schools31 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05211
BARACK H OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05239
BATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05430
BOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05405
CASEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05279
CLAUSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05231
DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05192
GALLOWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05329
GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05273
IDA B. WELLS APAC SCHOOL04–0534
ISABLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05269
JOHN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05280
JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05290
KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05199
LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05248
LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05187
MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05207
MC LEOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05378
MCWILLIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06385
MORRISON ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT CTR01–070
NORTH JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05383
OAK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05318
PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05463
RAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05224
SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05174
SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05227
SPANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05395
SYKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05325
TIMBERLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05353
WALTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05374
WILKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05316
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOL09–12923
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER09–120
FOREST HILL HIGH SCHOOL09–12991
FRENCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL07–120
JIM HILL HIGH SCHOOL09–12908
LANIER HIGH SCHOOL09–12603
MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL09–121,326
PROVINE HIGH SCHOOL09–12774
WINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL09–12608
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CAPITAL CITY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL04–120
CAREER ACADEMIC PLACEMENT PROGRAM01–120
VAN WINKLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–PK211
YOUTH COURT SCHOOL01–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,275Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
36%
State
39.7%
Local (property tax)
35.8%
Federal
24.5%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
54
Schools
18,710
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate75.5%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 54 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 75.5%, graduation is 11.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
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.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 54 public schools, serving a total of 18,710 students.
What is the graduation rate for JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 75.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $14,275 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.