JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Jackson Public School District is a large urban district in Hinds County, Mississippi, serving 18,710 students across 54 schools with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district experienced a 3.3% enrollment decline from the prior year, suggesting ongoing demographic shifts or migration patterns typical of some urban districts.

Academically, Jackson Public School District's performance metrics fall notably below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 28.8% compared to the state average of 50.1%, while reading proficiency measures 29.0% against a state average of 43.0%. The graduation rate of 83.7% trails the Mississippi average of 88.0% by approximately 4.3 percentage points.

The district operates with a per-pupil spending level of $14,530, approximately 13% higher than the state average of $12,810, with a total budget of $271.9 million. Revenue composition shows reliance on multiple sources: federal funding (20.4%), state contributions (41.7%), and local revenue (37.9%). This revenue structure indicates moderate dependence on federal and local resources alongside state support.

With 1,470 teachers serving the student population, Jackson Public School District maintains staffing levels that support the stated student-teacher ratio. The significant gap between district and state academic proficiency measures, despite above-average per-pupil expenditure, suggests the district faces distinct educational challenges that warrant further analysis regarding instructional effectiveness and resource allocation.