Middle Schools in Jackson Public School District

The Jackson Public School District in Mississippi is home to 9 middle schools serving students in grades 6-8. These schools serve a predominantly African American, low-income student population, with all schools having a 100% free or reduced-price lunch rate.

Two schools stand out as top performers in the district: Bailey Middle Apac School and Northwest Middle School. Both schools consistently rank among the top 25 middle schools in Mississippi, with 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. They significantly outperform the district and state averages in all subject areas, with proficiency rates often exceeding 70% and even reaching 100% in some cases. These high-performing schools maintain small student-teacher ratios of 10:1 and 9:1, respectively.

In contrast, the majority of the middle schools in the district struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Schools like Cardozo Middle School, Blackburn Middle School, Whitten Middle School, and Powell Middle School consistently rank among the bottom 25% of middle schools in Mississippi. This highlights the significant disparities in educational outcomes within the Jackson Public School District, raising questions about equity and access to quality education for all students.