Wingfield High School

Summary:

Wingfield High School is a public high school located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 608, the majority of whom are African American (95.72%). The school 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.

Wingfield High School consistently performs below the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 19.3% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 44.1% for the district and 67.4% for the state. The school has been ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Mississippi for several years, consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of the state and receiving a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Wingfield High School has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The nearby schools in the Jackson Public School District, such as Murrah High School, Forest Hill High School, Lanier High School, Provine High School, and Jim Hill High School, also perform poorly on standardized tests and have low rankings, suggesting systemic challenges within the district. However, Wingfield High School's relatively low student-teacher ratio could be leveraged as a strength to provide more individualized attention and support to students, potentially leading to improvements in academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1985 Scanlon Drive
Jackson, MS 39204

(601) 371-4350

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
228^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,445

Feeder schools for Wingfield High School:

Elementary:	Key Elementary School
	Marshall Elementary School
	Shirley Elementary School
	Sykes Elementary School
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	Wilkins Elementary School
Middle:	Whitten Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 608

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.7%

Hispanic:

3.1%

White:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wingfield High School ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 7 ranked high schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wingfield 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 (95.7%), Hispanic (3.1%), White (0.7%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wingfield High School is 13.6, which is the 4^th best among 7 high schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Wingfield High School employs 44.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wingfield High School is $13,445, which is the 4^th highest among 7 high schools in the Jackson Public School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Wingfield High School 228^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Wingfield 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 Wingfield High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	18.95	210^th	232	9.5%
2005	14.06	222^nd	232	4.3%
2006	29.86	188^th	232	19.0%
2007	23.78	196^th	232	15.5%
2008	6.11	230^th	235	2.1%
2009	6.04	227^th	235	3.4%
2010	17.58	211^th	235	10.2%
2011	16.53	219^th	244	10.2%
2012	14.21	217^th	241	10.0%
2013	13.46	215^th	238	9.7%
2014	5.02	231^st	236	2.1%
2015	9.18	223^rd	226	1.3%
2016	7.35	226^th	231	2.2%
2017	6.38	233^rd	237	1.7%
2018	4.94	231^st	233	0.9%
2019	10.91	211^th	233	9.4%
2021	11.61	208^th	231	10.0%
2022	9.05	217^th	228	4.8%
2023	5.69	220^th	226	2.7%
2024	2.84	228^th	228	0.0%

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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 Wingfield High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	383	271	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	658
1991	285	402	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	691
1992	589	402	0	0	8	n/a	n/a	999
1993	571	421	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	999
1994	471	422	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	899
1995	331	526	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	864
1996	331	526	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	864
1997	277	655	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	942
1998	191	690	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	885
1999	142	634	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	778
2000	119	640	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	760
2001	97	755	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	855
2002	68	836	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	906
2003	68	836	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	906
2004	57	935	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	996
2005	46	1023	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1070
2006	42	1077	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1119
2007	31	1137	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1168
2008	26	1132	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1159
2009	25	1250	0	0	0	0	0	1275
2010	21	1155	0	0	0	0	0	1176
2011	12	1089	0	3	0	0	0	1104
2012	7	953	0	5	0	0	2	967
2013	7	875	0	1	0	0	1	884
2014	8	889	0	0	0	0	3	900
2015	6	809	0	3	0	0	3	821
2016	7	794	0	5	0	0	1	807
2017	4	741	0	5	0	0	1	751
2018	1	774	0	6	0	0	3	784
2019	6	748	0	9	0	0	3	766
2020	4	687	0	14	0	0	3	708
2021	7	625	0	14	1	0	8	655
2022	6	606	0	16	1	0	4	633
2023	4	582	0	19	0	0	3	608

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 Wingfield High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	658	34.0	19.3	n/a
1991	691	35.3	19.5	n/a
1992	999	42.2	23.6	61.2
1993	999	53.7	18.6	63.4
1994	899	48.7	18.5	63.4
1995	864	45.3	19.1	64.7
1996	864	45.3	19.1	64.7
1997	942	47.9	19.7	69.7
1998	885	48.9	18.1	69.2
1999	778	47.7	16.3	77.9
2000	760	43.2	17.6	78.7
2001	855	45.5	18.8	81.2
2002	906	54.0	16.8	83
2003	906	54.0	16.8	83
2004	996	60.2	16.5	66.9
2005	1070	51.9	20.6	68
2006	1119	57.7	19.4	77.1
2007	1168	57.3	20.4	80
2008	1159	61.3	18.9	78.9
2009	1275	61.5	20.7	84.5
2010	1176	61.4	19.1	84.2
2011	1104	64.4	17.1	89.1
2012	967	65.2	14.8	88.7
2013	884	63.0	14.0	91.5
2014	900	56.2	15.9	94
2015	821	58.0	14.1	100
2016	807	53.0	15.2	100
2017	751	53.9	13.9	100
2018	784	53.7	14.5	100
2019	766	49.5	15.4	100
2020	708	50.4	14.0	100
2021	655	47.9	13.6	100
2022	633	45.4	13.9	100
2023	608	44.5	13.6	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 Wingfield High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	658	34.0	19.3	n/a
1991	691	35.3	19.5	n/a
1992	999	42.2	23.6	61.2
1993	999	53.7	18.6	63.4
1994	899	48.7	18.5	63.4
1995	864	45.3	19.1	64.7
1996	864	45.3	19.1	64.7
1997	942	47.9	19.7	69.7
1998	885	48.9	18.1	69.2
1999	778	47.7	16.3	77.9
2000	760	43.2	17.6	78.7
2001	855	45.5	18.8	81.2
2002	906	54.0	16.8	83
2003	906	54.0	16.8	83
2004	996	60.2	16.5	66.9
2005	1070	51.9	20.6	68
2006	1119	57.7	19.4	77.1
2007	1168	57.3	20.4	80
2008	1159	61.3	18.9	78.9
2009	1275	61.5	20.7	84.5
2010	1176	61.4	19.1	84.2
2011	1104	64.4	17.1	89.1
2012	967	65.2	14.8	88.7
2013	884	63.0	14.0	91.5
2014	900	56.2	15.9	94
2015	821	58.0	14.1	100
2016	807	53.0	15.2	100
2017	751	53.9	13.9	100
2018	784	53.7	14.5	100
2019	766	49.5	15.4	100
2020	708	50.4	14.0	100
2021	655	47.9	13.6	100
2022	633	45.4	13.9	100
2023	608	44.5	13.6	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 Wingfield High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,101
2018	$9,838
2019	$10,778
2020	$11,528
2021	$11,714
2022	$13,445

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wingfield High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 211^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 220^th of 226 High schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Wingfield High School)	19.8	36.5	16.7%
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 (Wingfield High School)	13.3	25	11.7%
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 (Wingfield High School)	48.1	24.1	24%
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 (Wingfield High School)	23.3	40.8	17.5%
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	766	608	20.6%
African American	748	582	22.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	19	111.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	4	33.3%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Wingfield 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
Wingfield High School	Public	9-12	1985 Scanlon Drive	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4350	608	45	13.6	100.0%	4 (0.7%)	582 (95.7%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	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
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	908	73	12.3	100.0%	3 (0.3%)	877 (96.6%)	24 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	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	774	54	14.4	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	751 (97.0%)	18 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	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	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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	991	61	16.3	100.0%	14 (1.4%)	942 (95.1%)	19 (1.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.2%)	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
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	603	47	12.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	590 (97.8%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	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 ()	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	1,326	73	18.1	100.0%	22 (1.7%)	1,255 (94.6%)	27 (2.0%)	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
Clinton High School	Public	10-12	401 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-5656	1,226	64	19.0	99.8%	403 (32.9%)	704 (57.4%)	47 (3.8%)	56 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.1%)	80	34^th of 228 public high schools	85.1%		83.2	18^th of 226 public high schools	92.0%	16					41.2	66.3		45.5	78.8	$10,733
Clinton Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	401 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-0247	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Wingfield High School

What schools feed into Wingfield High School?

Wingfield High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Key Elementary School
Elementary : Marshall Elementary School
Elementary : Shirley Elementary School
Elementary : Sykes Elementary School
Elementary : Wilkins Elementary School
Middle : Whitten Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Wingfield High School?

Students at Wingfield High School are 96% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Is Wingfield High School a good school?

Wingfield High School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Mississippi high schools.

What district is Wingfield High School in?

Jackson Public School District

How many students attend Wingfield High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 608 students attended Wingfield High School.

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