Jim Hill High School

Summary:

Jim Hill High School is a public high school in Jackson, Mississippi, serving 908 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Jim Hill High School is predominantly African American (over 96%).

Jim Hill High School consistently underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 31.5% of students were proficient or better in MAAP English II, compared to 46.2% statewide and 25% for the Jackson Public School District. The school has been ranked in the bottom quarter of Mississippi high schools for several years, with a ranking of 185 out of 228 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Jim Hill High School has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Jim Hill High School to other high schools in the Jackson Public School District, it becomes clear that it is one of the lowest-performing schools in the district. For example, Murrah High School, which is only 3.81 miles away, outperforms Jim Hill High School on most test score metrics. Despite the school's persistent challenges, the relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year suggests that there may be opportunities to implement more personalized and targeted instructional strategies to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2185 Coach Fred Harris Dr
Jackson, MS 39204

(601) 960-5354

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
185^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,591

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 876

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.8%

Hispanic:

1.7%

White:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jim Hill High School ranks worse than 81.1% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked high schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.65. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jim Hill High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.8%), Hispanic (1.7%), White (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jim Hill High School is 12.9, which is the 3^rd best among 7 high schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Jim Hill High School employs 67.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jim Hill High School is $13,591, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 high schools in the Jackson Public School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jim Hill High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Jim Hill High School 185^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Jim Hill High School in the ranking list.)

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jim Hill High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	49.23	141^st	232	39.2%
2005	43.61	148^th	232	36.2%
2006	36.04	170^th	232	26.7%
2007	45.82	143^rd	232	38.4%
2008	38.23	160^th	235	31.9%
2009	26.65	182^nd	235	22.6%
2010	30.62	174^th	235	26.0%
2011	37.06	170^th	244	30.3%
2012	39.29	154^th	241	36.1%
2013	30.61	171^st	238	28.2%
2014	34.33	171^st	236	27.5%
2015	26.61	160^th	226	29.2%
2016	15.16	200^th	231	13.4%
2017	13.82	209^th	237	11.8%
2018	10.11	218^th	233	6.4%
2019	7.35	225^th	233	3.4%
2021	11.19	212^th	231	8.2%
2022	19.07	190^th	228	16.7%
2023	23.13	174^th	226	23.0%
2024	20.65	185^th	228	18.9%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jim Hill High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	25	605	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	630
1991	9	662	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	671
1992	10	1038	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1048
1993	8	1086	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	1098
1994	9	1115	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	1130
1995	2	1106	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1109
1996	2	1106	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1109
1997	4	1135	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1140
1998	4	1173	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1178
1999	5	1109	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1116
2000	3	1053	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1056
2001	7	1008	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	1019
2002	5	1036	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1041
2003	5	1036	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1041
2004	5	1116	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	1123
2005	4	1158	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1164
2006	3	1215	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	1222
2007	4	1315	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	1325
2008	5	1249	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	1260
2009	7	1199	0	5	0	0	0	1211
2010	9	1275	0	6	0	0	1	1291
2011	11	1204	0	7	0	0	1	1223
2012	12	1231	0	7	0	0	1	1251
2013	16	1241	1	7	0	0	2	1267
2014	13	1234	1	9	0	0	0	1257
2015	11	1232	0	8	0	0	0	1251
2016	7	1278	0	5	0	0	3	1293
2017	5	1186	1	8	0	0	3	1203
2018	5	1009	1	5	0	0	4	1024
2019	6	997	1	4	0	0	7	1015
2020	7	879	1	8	0	0	7	902
2021	4	913	0	9	0	0	8	934
2022	3	866	0	15	1	0	5	890
2023	3	877	1	24	1	0	2	908
2024	2	857	0	15	1	0	1	876

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jim Hill High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	630	39.3	16.0	n/a
1991	671	37.3	17.9	n/a
1992	1048	50.0	20.9	61.2
1993	1098	57.6	19.1	63.4
1994	1130	67.4	16.8	63.5
1995	1109	67.9	16.3	64.7
1996	1109	67.9	16.3	64.7
1997	1140	65.7	17.4	69.7
1998	1178	75.1	15.7	69.2
1999	1116	77.5	14.4	78
2000	1056	74.8	14.1	78.8
2001	1019	71.2	14.3	81.2
2002	1041	63.7	16.3	83
2003	1041	63.7	16.3	83
2004	1123	70.4	16.0	65.4
2005	1164	58.2	20.0	61.9
2006	1222	67.1	18.2	76.3
2007	1325	67.3	19.7	76.5
2008	1260	76.9	16.4	75.4
2009	1211	77.0	15.7	80.3
2010	1291	77.7	16.6	80.9
2011	1223	79.8	15.3	83.1
2012	1251	78.7	15.8	81.1
2013	1267	73.3	17.2	82.2
2014	1257	69.5	18.0	88.1
2015	1251	77.0	16.2	100
2016	1293	73.0	17.7	100
2017	1203	72.7	16.5	100
2018	1024	70.9	14.4	100
2019	1015	70.2	14.4	100
2020	902	68.8	13.1	100
2021	934	71.8	12.9	100
2022	890	70.4	12.6	99.7
2023	908	73.2	12.3	100
2024	876	67.8	12.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jim Hill High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	630	39.3	16.0	n/a
1991	671	37.3	17.9	n/a
1992	1048	50.0	20.9	61.2
1993	1098	57.6	19.1	63.4
1994	1130	67.4	16.8	63.5
1995	1109	67.9	16.3	64.7
1996	1109	67.9	16.3	64.7
1997	1140	65.7	17.4	69.7
1998	1178	75.1	15.7	69.2
1999	1116	77.5	14.4	78
2000	1056	74.8	14.1	78.8
2001	1019	71.2	14.3	81.2
2002	1041	63.7	16.3	83
2003	1041	63.7	16.3	83
2004	1123	70.4	16.0	65.4
2005	1164	58.2	20.0	61.9
2006	1222	67.1	18.2	76.3
2007	1325	67.3	19.7	76.5
2008	1260	76.9	16.4	75.4
2009	1211	77.0	15.7	80.3
2010	1291	77.7	16.6	80.9
2011	1223	79.8	15.3	83.1
2012	1251	78.7	15.8	81.1
2013	1267	73.3	17.2	82.2
2014	1257	69.5	18.0	88.1
2015	1251	77.0	16.2	100
2016	1293	73.0	17.7	100
2017	1203	72.7	16.5	100
2018	1024	70.9	14.4	100
2019	1015	70.2	14.4	100
2020	902	68.8	13.1	100
2021	934	71.8	12.9	100
2022	890	70.4	12.6	99.7
2023	908	73.2	12.3	100
2024	876	67.8	12.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jim Hill High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,543
2018	$9,095
2019	$10,780
2020	$11,051
2021	$11,959
2022	$13,590

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jim Hill High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 225^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 174^th of 226 High schools	19.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Jim Hill High School)	7.1	52.5	45.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Jackson Public School District)	15.9	48.3	32.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Jim Hill High School)	22.8	37.4	14.6%
End of Course English II (Jackson Public School District)	20.8	32	11.2%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Jim Hill High School)	15.9	40.6	24.7%
End of Course Biology (Jackson Public School District)	24.6	39.3	14.7%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Jim Hill High School)	31.3	57.8	26.5%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Jackson Public School District)	32.9	55	22.1%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1015	908	10.5%
African American	997	877	12%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	4	24	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	3	50%
Two or More Races	7	2	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Jim Hill High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Jim Hill High School	Public	9-12	2185 Coach Fred Harris Dr	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5354	876	68	12.9	100.0%	2 (0.2%)	857 (97.8%)	15 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	20.6	185^th of 228 public high schools	18.9%		23.1	174^th of 226 public high schools	23.0%	11					54.6	31.5		44.8	49.4	$13,591
Provine High School	Public	9-12	2400 Robinson St	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5393	732	55	13.3	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	706 (96.4%)	23 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.4	226^th of 228 public high schools	0.9%		9.5	212^th of 226 public high schools	6.2%	14					21.2	20.1		32.5	31.2	$13,663
Career Development Center	Public	9-12	2703 First Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 960-5322	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wingfield High School	Public	9-12	1985 Scanlon Drive	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4350	590	42	14.1	100.0%	4 (0.7%)	546 (92.5%)	35 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	2.8	228^th of 228 public high schools	0.0%		5.7	220^th of 226 public high schools	2.7%	8					19.3	15.0		24.6	37.7	$13,445
Lanier High School	Public	7-12	833 W Maple Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5369	863	72	11.9	100.0%	2 (0.2%)	855 (99.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	6.5	221^st of 228 public high schools	3.1%		13	204^th of 226 public high schools	9.7%	17	11.5	14.5	14.0	29.1	45.6	12.9	20.9	24.4	39.7	$14,169
French Elementary School	Public	7-12	311 Joel Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 960-5221	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Murrah High School	Public	9-12	1400 Murrah Drive	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5380	1,279	66	19.3	100.0%	23 (1.8%)	1,205 (94.2%)	29 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.6%)	26.4	169^th of 228 public high schools	25.9%		39.4	144^th of 226 public high schools	36.3%	25					47.8	39.2		31.3	64.8	$11,435
Forest Hill High School	Public	9-12	2607 Raymond Road	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4313	942	63	14.8	100.0%	9 (1.0%)	903 (95.9%)	22 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.6%)	8.7	215^th of 228 public high schools	5.7%		16.9	197^th of 226 public high schools	12.8%	18					34.9	23.2		30.6	49.2	$12,094
Richland High School	Public	7-12	1202 Highway 49 South	Richland	39218	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 939-5144	771	67	11.4	73.4%	358 (46.4%)	228 (29.6%)	89 (11.5%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (11.4%)	55	106^th of 228 public high schools	53.5%		63.5	79^th of 226 public high schools	65.0%	27	39.8	41.9	67.8	68.4	57.4	48.2	56.1	60.4	81.3	$12,427
Callaway High School	Public	9-12	601 Beasley Rd	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3535	955	59	16.1	100.0%	2 (0.2%)	910 (95.3%)	26 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.7%)	21.9	183^rd of 228 public high schools	19.7%		27.5	165^th of 226 public high schools	27.0%	18					46.5	23.4		53.2	57.6	$12,272

Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Hill High School

What schools feed into Jim Hill High School?

Jim Hill High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Isable Elementary School
Elementary : Lester Elementary School
Middle : Blackburn Middle School

How many students attend Jim Hill High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 876 students attended Jim Hill High School.

Is Jim Hill High School a good school?

Jim Hill High School ranks in the bottom 18.9% of Mississippi high schools.

What district is Jim Hill High School in?

Jackson Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Jim Hill High School?

Students at Jim Hill High School are 98% African American, 2% Hispanic.

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