Jackson Public Schools

Headquartered at 662 South President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, Jackson Public Schools serves as an active, traditional public school district located in a midsize urban setting. As the primary educational hub of the capital's metropolitan region, the district operates 41 schools offering a comprehensive continuum of learning. Drawing from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the system spans early childhood education through high school graduation and beyond, offering full grade coverage from pre-kindergarten through 13th-grade specialized coursework and ungraded programs to accommodate diverse learning trajectories.

Across its campuses, Jackson Public Schools fosters a large, vibrant student body of 17,429 learners, comprising 8,621 female and 8,808 male students. The district reflects a rich cultural demographic, predominantly serving Black students (16,123) and Hispanic students (742), alongside White (301), multiracial (235), Asian (22), American Indian (3), and Pacific Islander (3) peers. To maintain strong academic environments and student services, the district employs a workforce totaling over 6,240 full-time equivalent staff members. This staffing framework is anchored by 2,500 dedicated teachers and more than 280 instructional aides, heavily bolstered by over 3,450 support staff personnel who handle critical operational, administrative, and student wellness needs.