Best middle schools in Jackson Public Schools (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Jackson Public Schools, Mississippi. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Mississippi.
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- 170Bailey APAC Middle SchoolJackson · Public Middle77% Math proficiency · 318 students
- 260Northwest Middle SchoolJackson · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 242 students
- 325Kirksey Middle SchoolJackson · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 389 students
- 422Blackburn Middle SchoolJackson · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 317 students
- 517Peeples Middle SchoolJackson · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 541 students
- 615Cardozo Middle SchoolJackson · Public Middle7% Math proficiency · 531 students
- 713Powell Middle SchoolJackson · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 704 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bailey APAC Middle School Jackson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 69.6 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 318 |
| 2 | Northwest Middle School Jackson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 59.6 Top 50% | 68% Math proficiency | 242 |
| 3 | Kirksey Middle School Jackson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 389 |
| 4 | Blackburn Middle School Jackson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 22.1 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 317 |
| 5 | Peeples Middle School Jackson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.5 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 541 |
| 6 | Cardozo Middle School Jackson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.9 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 531 |
| 7 | Powell Middle School Jackson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.3 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 704 |
Bailey APAC Middle School in Jackson leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Jackson Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 69.6. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Mississippi middle schools rankings, every school on the Jackson Public Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Jackson Public Schools?
Bailey APAC Middle School in Jackson, Mississippi ranks first among middle schools in Jackson Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 69.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 318).
How are middle schools in Jackson Public Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.