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Best 39204 Mississippi Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,466 students in 39204, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in 39204, MS are Jim Hill High School and Wingfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39204 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39204, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39204 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jim Hill High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 39204, MS Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jim Hill High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2185 Coach Fred Harris Dr
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5354
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Wingfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1985 Scanlon Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Court School
Alternative School
940 East Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 985-3061
Gr: 1-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39204 Mississippi

39204, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1020 Hunter Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2930 Mcdowell Road Extension
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 39204, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39204, MS include Jim Hill High School and Wingfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39204?
3 public high schools are located in 39204.
What is the racial composition of students in 39204?
39204 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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