Jackson Public School District
- 662 SOUTH PRESIDENT ST
- JACKSON, MS 39225
- (601) 960-8725
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 54.6% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,160 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.0 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 61 | - |
| Number of Students | 30,587 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,908 | - |
District Test Scores
MCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.8% | 49.2% | |
| 2009 | 44.9% | 47.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 58.8% | |
| 2009 | 51.8% | 56.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.4% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.9% | 52.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.3% | 59.2% | |
| 2009 | 56.8% | 57.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.5% | 51.4% | |
| 2009 | 48.2% | 50.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.9% | 58.7% | |
| 2009 | 52.4% | 54.8% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.7% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 36.9% | 50.9% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.6% | 55.8% | |
| 2009 | 43.8% | 52.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.9% | 52.3% | |
| 2009 | 33.8% | 46.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.2% | 60.1% | |
| 2009 | 51.9% | 55.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.6% | 45.5% | |
| 2009 | 36.9% | 48.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.2% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.3% | 53.9% | |
MST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.7% | 44.9% | |
| 2009 | 29.5% | 42.8% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 17.0% | 42.9% | |
| 2009 | 17.5% | 40.0% | |
SATP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.2% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 55.7% | 62.7% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.7% | 64.9% | |
| 2009 | 47.9% | 63.2% | |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 50.7% | |
| 2009 | 39.2% | 48.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.2% | 58.2% | |
| 2009 | 46.2% | 62.8% | |
Source: MS Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 30,587 | 16.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 676 |
| Kindergarten Students | 2,407 |
| 1st Grade Students | 2,489 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 2,407 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 2,422 |
| 4th Grade Students | 2,395 |
| 5th Grade Students | 2,273 |
| 6th Grade Students | 2,297 |
| 7th Grade Students | 2,299 |
| 8th Grade Students | 2,091 |
| 9th Grade Students | 2,823 |
| 10th Grade Students | 2,167 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,677 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,688 |
| Ungraded Students | 494 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 33 |
| Hispanic | 217 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 29,849 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 462 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 15,355 |
| Female | 15,254 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,908 | 16.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 37 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 108 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 757 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 786 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 220 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 559 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 62 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 148 |
| Elementary | 50 |
| Secondary | 25 |
| Other | 74 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 63 |
| Library Support Staff | 13 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,952 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 37 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 152 |
| School Administrators | 140 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 203 |
| Student Support Services | 169 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 1,252 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $271,497,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $87,769,000 | 32.3% |
| Property Tax | $78,656,000 | 29.0% |
| Cities and Counties | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $412,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $80,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $1,955,000 | 0.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,306,000 | 0.5% |
| Rents and Royalties | $1,264,000 | 0.5% |
| Sale of Property | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,146,000 | 0.4% |
| Private Contributions | $565,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,381,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $139,014,000 | 51.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $133,829,000 | 49.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $506,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,492,000 | 0.5% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $1,335,000 | 0.5% |
| School Lunch Programs | $169,000 | 0.06% |
| Other Programs | $1,683,000 | 0.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $44,714,000 | 16.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $16,941,000 | 6.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $5,306,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $246,000 | 0.09% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $85,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $443,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $29,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $13,808,000 | 5.1% |
| Through State - Other | $6,562,000 | 2.4% |
| Direct - Other | $1,294,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $254,527,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $144,856,000 | 56.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $92,560,000 | 36.4% |
| Student Support | $9,886,000 | 3.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $14,553,000 | 5.4% |
| General Administration Support | $6,324,000 | 2.3% |
| School Administration Support | $15,207,000 | 5.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $26,752,000 | 9.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $12,684,000 | 4.7% |
| Other Support Services | $7,154,000 | 2.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $17,111,000 | 6.7% |
| Food Services | $16,245,000 | 6.0% |
| Other Services | $866,000 | 0.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 54.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,308 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 156 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 540 | 6.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Jackson Public School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 61
- Students: 30,587
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,908
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| BAILEY MAGNET SCHOOL | ||||
1900 North State St
Jackson, MS Public | 9-12 | 388 | 11.8 |  Review This School |
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| BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
300 East Santa Clair St
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 321 | 18.1 | Review This School |
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| BARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1593 West Capitol St
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 191 | 14.2 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1311 West Pearl St
Jackson, MS Public | 6-8 | 469 | 11.9 | Review This School |
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| BOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4531 Broadmeadow Dr
Jackson, MS Public | 3-5 | 426 | 17.5 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BRADLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2601 Ivanhoe Dr
Jackson, MS Public | 3-5 | 202 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| BRINKLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3535 Albermarle Rd
Jackson, MS Public | 6-8 | 389 | 13.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
146 East Ash St
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 230 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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| CALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
601 Beasley Rd
Jackson, MS Public | 9-12 | 1,044 | 16.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CAPITAL CITY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
2221 Boling St
Jackson, MS Public | 4-12 | - | - |  2 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CAREER ACADEMIC PLACEMENT PROGRAM SCHOOL | ||||
622 Duling Ave
Jackson, MS Public | 1-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2703 First Ave
Jackson, MS Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| CASEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2101 Lake Circle
Jackson, MS Public | KG-5 | 359 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| CHASTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4650 Manhattan Rd
Jackson, MS Public | 6-8 | 1,008 | 15.4 |  4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CLAUSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3330 Harley St
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 416 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| DAVIS MAGNET SCHOOL | ||||
 750 North Congress St
Jackson, MS Public | KG-5 | 276 | 18.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4215 Sunset Dr
Jackson, MS Public | PK-2 | 269 | 22.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FOREST HILL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2607 Raymond Rd
Jackson, MS Public | 9-12 | 1,255 | 17.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FRENCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
311 Joel Ave
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 251 | 15.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GALLOWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
186 Idlewild St
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 300 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1020 Hunter St
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 171 | 16.4 | Review This School |
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| GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
610 Forest Ave
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 389 | 17.3 | Review This School |
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| HARDY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
545 Ellis Ave
Jackson, MS Public | 6-8 | 589 | 15.6 | 2 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| ISABLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1716 Isable St
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 413 | 19.6 | Review This School |
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| JIM HILL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2185 Fortune St
Jackson, MS Public | 9-12 | 1,291 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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| JOHN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
170 John Hopkins Rd
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 495 | 17.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1339 Oakpark Dr
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 413 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
699 West Mcdowell Rd
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 458 | 19.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
472 Mt Vernon Ave
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 485 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| LANIER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
833 West Maple St
Jackson, MS Public | 9-12 | 812 | 14.7 | 4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
330 Judy St
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 370 | 16.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2350 Oakhurst Dr
Jackson, MS Public | KG-5 | 332 | 19.0 | Review This School |
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| MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2909 Oak Forest Dr
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 468 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| MC LEOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1616 Sandlewood Place
Jackson, MS Public | KG-5 | 476 | 20.7 | Review This School |
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| MCWILLIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4851 Mcwillie Circle
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 693 | 22.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MORRISON ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1224 Eminence Row
Jackson, MS Public | 6-7 | - | - | Review This School |
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| MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1400 Murrah Dr
Jackson, MS Public | 9-12 | 1,490 | 18.3 |  3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| NORTH JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
650 North James M. Davis Dr
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 508 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
7020 Hwy 49 North
Jackson, MS Public | 6-8 | 671 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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| OAK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1831 Smallwood Dr
Jackson, MS Public | KG-5 | 524 | 17.0 |  2.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
415 Claiborne Ave
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 513 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| PEEPLES MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
290 Treehaven Dr
Jackson, MS Public | 6-8 | 831 | 15.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| POINDEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1017 Robinson St
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 234 | 14.8 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3655 Livingston Rd
Jackson, MS Public | 6-8 | 851 | 18.4 | 3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| POWER APAC SCHOOL | ||||
1120 Riverside Dr
Jackson, MS Public | 4-12 | 179 | 11.3 | Review This School |
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| PROVINE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2400 Robinson Rd
Jackson, MS Public | 9-12 | 1,104 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| RAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
156 Flag Chapel Rd
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 251 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| ROWAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
136 East Ash St
Jackson, MS Public | 6-8 | 252 | 11.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SIWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1983 North Siwell Rd
Jackson, MS Public | 6-8 | 983 | 19.3 | 4.5 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3900 Parkway Dr
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 416 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| SPANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1615 Brecon Dr
Jackson, MS Public | KG-5 | 435 | 18.5 | Review This School |
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| SYKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3555 Simpson St
Jackson, MS Public | KG-5 | 502 | 21.7 | Review This School |
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| TIMBERLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1980 North Siwell Rd
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 595 | 20.3 | Review This School |
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| VAN WINKLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1655 Whiting Rd
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 558 | 18.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WALTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3200 Bailey Ave Extension
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 549 | 17.3 | Review This School |
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| WATKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3915 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 355 | 18.3 | Review This School |
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| WHITTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
210 Daniel Lake Blvd
Jackson, MS Public | 6-8 | 809 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| WILKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1970 Castle Hill Dr
Jackson, MS Public | PK-5 | 552 | 20.6 | Review This School |
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| WINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1985 Scanlon Dr
Jackson, MS Public | 9-12 | 1,176 | 19.1 | Review This School |
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| WOODVILLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2930 Mcdowell Rd Extension
Jackson, MS Public | KG-5 | 622 | 19.7 | Review This School |
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| YOUTH COURT SCHOOL | ||||
400 East Silas Brown
Jackson, MS Public | 1-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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