Jackson County School District

Headquartered at 4700 Colonel Vickrey Road in Vancleave, Mississippi, the Jackson County School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving families across the region. Nestled within the rural fringe of the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area, the district encompasses 14 operational schools dedicated to providing seamless educational pathways from pre-kindergarten all the way through grade 13. Accessible online at jcsd.ms and by phone at (228) 283-3000, the district provides a structured and supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic, developmental, and social needs of students throughout coastal Mississippi.

Serving a student body of 8,845 enrolled learners, the district reflects a vibrant community dynamic with a population that includes 6,598 White, 901 Black, 576 Hispanic, 477 multiracial, 261 Asian, 20 American Indian, and 12 Pacific Islander students. To effectively support this student base, Jackson County School District maintains a robust educational infrastructure backed by approximately 2,484 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated workforce features over 1,203 full-time equivalent teachers, 151 instructional aides, and more than 1,130 support personnel, ensuring that classrooms remain well-resourced and tailored to promote long-term student success and community growth.