For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,901 students in 39213, MS (there are , serving 185 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 39213, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39213, MS are Bailey Middle Apac School, Northwest Middle School and Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39213 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39213, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39213, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bailey Middle Apac School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 N State Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-5343
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-5343
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7020 Highway 49 N
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1339 Oakpark Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #55.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Parkway Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3525
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3525
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #66.
Walton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Bailey Avenue Extension
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3591
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3591
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #77.
Powell Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3655 Livingston Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3580
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3580
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: n/an/a
Capital City Alternative School
Alternative School
2221 Boling Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3608
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3608
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
39213, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 Ivanhoe Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Grades: 3-5
| 196 students
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Grades: PK-2
| 298 students
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Morrison Academic Advancement Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1224 Eminence Row
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
Grades: 1-7
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39213, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39213, MS include Bailey Middle Apac School, Northwest Middle School and Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39213?
8 public schools are located in 39213.
What percentage of students in 39213 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 39213 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39213?
39213 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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