For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,279 students in 39202, MS.
The top ranked public high school in 39202, MS is Murrah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
high school in zipcode 39202 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39202, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
high school in zipcode 39202 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Murrah High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39202, MS High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murrah High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Murrah Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380
Grades: 9-12
| 1,279 students
39202, Mississippi Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bailey Magnet School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
1900 North State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5343
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5343
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
146 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5326
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5326
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rowan Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
136 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 982-5221
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 982-5221
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 39202, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39202, MS include Murrah High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39202?
1 public high schools are located in 39202.
What is the racial composition of students in 39202?
39202 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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