MS Schools For The Blind And Deaf

Located at 1403 Eastover Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, the Mississippi Schools for the Blind and Deaf serves as a vital state-operated educational agency within a midsize city environment. Operating as a non-charter district encompassing two specialized schools, the system provides comprehensive, tuition-free instruction for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Designed specifically to meet the unique educational, physical, and developmental needs of children with visual and auditory impairments, the district offers a focused academic pathway supported by specialized learning environments. Families and community members can easily connect with district leadership online at msdbk12.org or by phone at (601) 984-8000 to access specialized resources and enrollment guidance.

During the 2024–2025 school year, the district maintains a specialized, close-knit learning community of 109 enrolled students, comprising 54 female and 55 male learners. The diverse student body includes 68 Black, 24 White, 6 Hispanic, 6 multiracial, 3 Asian, and 2 American Indian students distributed across elementary, middle, and high school levels, with the senior class representing the largest single cohort at 16 students. To address the intensive care and accommodation required for its specialized mission, the district maintains a remarkably robust professional context. With 287 full-time equivalent staff members—including 58 certified teachers, 14 instructional aides, and 215 dedicated support staff—the district provides an extraordinary level of individualized attention, making it a pivotal subject of study for educational researchers and an unparalleled support network for Mississippi families.