For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 823 students in 49202, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49202, MI are Way East Jackson, East Jackson Secondary School and South Central Michigan Virtual. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 49202 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49202, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49202, MI ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Way East Jackson
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 N Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
East Jackson Secondary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1566 N Sutton Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-1700
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-1700
Gr: 7-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
South Central Michigan Virtual
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Jackson Xing
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Gr: K-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
49202, Michigan ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
555 Murphy Street
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 22%
1566 N Sutton Road
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Gr: 7-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
345 North Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Gr: K-3 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49202, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49202, MI include Way East Jackson, East Jackson Secondary School and South Central Michigan Virtual.
How many public middle schools are located in 49202?
3 public middle schools are located in 49202.
What is the racial composition of students in 49202?
49202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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