Public schools in Jackson, MS
48 open public schools with an address in Jackson, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
48
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
19,814
47 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
6
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Jackson public schools
The federal directory lists 48 public schools in Jackson, MS: 25 elementary, 9 middle, 7 high, 7 combined or other. The 47 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 19,814 students, an average of 422 per school. The largest campus is Murrah High School (1,259 students), and the largest elementary school is Ambition Preparatory Charter School (563).
Jackson Public Schools operates the most schools here (40), plus 7 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 7 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Jackson
Jackson Public Schools
Public school district
40 schools in Jackson
MS Schools For The Blind And Deaf
State operated agency
2 schools in Jackson
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Jackson
Joel E. Smilow Collegiate
Independent charter agency
1 school in Jackson
Joel E. Smilow Prep
Independent charter agency
1 school in Jackson
Midtown Public Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Jackson
Reimagine Prep
Independent charter agency
1 school in Jackson
Revive
Independent charter agency
1 school in Jackson
Elementary schools in Jackson
25| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambition Preparatory Charter School Ambition Preparatory Charter School · Charter | KG–07 | 563 | 20.9:1 | |
| Barack Obama Elementary School Jackson Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 242 | 16.9:1 | |
| Bates Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | KG–05 | 482 | 18.3:1 | |
| Boyd Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | KG–05 | 424 | 16.2:1 | |
| Casey Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | PK–05 | 308 | 17.3:1 | |
| Clausell Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | KG–05 | 231 | 14.3:1 | |
| Galloway Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | PK–05 | 296 | 14.4:1 | |
| Green Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | PK–05 | 365 | 17.3:1 | |
| Isable Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | KG–05 | 244 | 16.5:1 | |
| John Hopkins Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | PK–05 | 497 | 17.5:1 | |
| Johnson Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | PK–05 | 444 | 16.2:1 | |
| Key Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | KG–05 | 259 | 16:1 | |
| McLeod Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | PK–05 | 343 | 16.4:1 | |
| McWillie Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | PK–05 | 414 | 15.6:1 | |
| Midtown Public Charter School Midtown Public Charter School · Charter | PK–08 | 420 | 13.5:1 | |
| North Jackson Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | PK–05 | 346 | 16.3:1 | |
| Oak Forest Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | KG–05 | 436 | 18.8:1 | |
| Pecan Park Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | PK–05 | 510 | 16.5:1 | |
| Revive Collegiate Revive · Charter | KG–04 | 367 | 21.6:1 | |
| Shirley Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Smilow Collegiate Joel E. Smilow Collegiate · Charter | KG–04 | 547 | 21:1 | |
| Spann Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | KG–05 | 433 | 17.2:1 | |
| Timberlawn Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | KG–05 | 295 | 15.4:1 | |
| Walton Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | PK–05 | 457 | 16.4:1 | |
| Wilkins Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | KG–05 | 434 | 20.9:1 |
Middle schools in Jackson
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey APAC Middle School Jackson Public Schools | 04–08 | 318 | 11.5:1 | |
| Blackburn Middle School Jackson Public Schools | 06–08 | 317 | 7.3:1 | |
| Cardozo Middle School Jackson Public Schools | 06–08 | 531 | 10.4:1 | |
| Kirksey Middle School Jackson Public Schools | 06–08 | 389 | 12.8:1 | |
| Northwest Middle School Jackson Public Schools | 06–08 | 242 | 10.3:1 | |
| Peeples Middle School Jackson Public Schools | 06–08 | 541 | 11.6:1 | |
| Powell Middle School Jackson Public Schools | 06–08 | 704 | 12.5:1 | |
| Reimagine Prep Reimagine Prep · Charter | 05–08 | 457 | 21.8:1 | |
| Smilow Prep Joel E. Smilow Prep · Charter | 05–08 | 521 | 20:1 |
High schools in Jackson
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway High School Jackson Public Schools | 09–13 | 994 | 14:1 | |
| Career Development Center Jackson Public Schools · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Forest Hill High School Jackson Public Schools | 09–13 | 1,139 | 13.9:1 | |
| Jim Hill High School Jackson Public Schools | 09–12 | 975 | 11.4:1 | |
| Lanier Junior/Senior High School Jackson Public Schools | 07–12 | 895 | 11:1 | |
| Murrah High School Jackson Public Schools | 09–13 | 1,259 | 15.8:1 | |
| Provine High School Jackson Public Schools | 09–13 | 791 | 10.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Jackson
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City Alternative School Jackson Public Schools · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — | |
| Career Academic Placement Program Jackson Public Schools · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — | |
| Morrison Academic Advancement Ctr Jackson Public Schools · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — | |
| MS School For The Blind MS Schools For The Blind And Deaf · Special Education School | PK–13 | 42 | 2.9:1 | |
| MS School For The Deaf MS Schools For The Blind And Deaf · Special Education School | PK–13 | 67 | 4.6:1 | |
| Van Winkle Elementary School Jackson Public Schools | PK–PK | 275 | 15.4:1 | |
| Youth Court School Jackson Public Schools · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black93.2%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 42 Jackson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (19,814 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Jackson
How many public schools are in Jackson, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 48 open public schools with a location address in Jackson: 25 elementary, 9 middle, 7 high, 7 combined or other. Together they reported 19,814 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Jackson?
Schools with an address in Jackson belong to 8 education agencies, led by Jackson Public Schools (40 schools), MS Schools For The Blind And Deaf (2 schools), Ambition Preparatory Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Jackson?
Murrah High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Jackson, with 1,259 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Jackson?
Yes. 6 of the 48 public schools in Jackson are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ambition Preparatory Charter School, Midtown Public Charter School, Reimagine Prep. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Jackson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Jackson public schools is 15.9:1, higher than the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Jackson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities