📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
14 Rated Districts in the Jackson, MS Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Mississippi districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Clinton Public School District | Clinton | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #2 | Madison County School District | Ridgeland | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #3 | Rankin County School District | Brandon | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #4 | Pearl Public School District | Pearl | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #5 | Scott County School District | Forest | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #6 | Hinds County School District | Raymond | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #7 | Canton Public School District | Canton | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #8 | Copiah County School District | Hazlehurst | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #9 | Simpson County School District | Mendenhall | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #10 | Forest Municipal School District | Forest | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #11 | Hazlehurst City School District | Hazlehurst | 2/10 Poor | 16th |
| #12 | Yazoo County School District | Yazoo City | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
| #13 | Jackson Public School District | Jackson | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #14 | Holmes County Consolidated School District | Lexington | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
Best School Districts in the Jackson, MS Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Mississippi) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Jackson, MS metro area? ▼
Among the 14 rated districts in the Jackson, MS metro area, the highest-rated is Clinton Public School District (Clinton), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 98th percentile of Mississippi districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.