| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Public School District | Clinton | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 5,211 | 9 | — | 2 |
| Hinds County School District | Bolton | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 4,968 | 11 | — | 6 |
| Jackson Public School District | Jackson | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 18,710 | 54 | — | 13 |
How Hinds County compares
Together they enroll 28,889 students across 74 schools. The largest is Jackson Public School District with 18,710 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, above the Mississippi average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Hinds County, Mississippi
Hinds County has 3 public school districts covering 21 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hinds County is Clinton Public School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hinds County, MS?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Hinds County, MS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hinds County, MS?
Of the districts serving Hinds County, Clinton Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.