Best high schools in Jackson (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Jackson, Mississippi. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Mississippi.
- 116Murrah High SchoolJackson · Public High7% Math proficiency · 1,259 students
- 215Callaway High SchoolJackson · Public High19% Math proficiency · 994 students
- 315Provine High SchoolJackson · Public High9% Math proficiency · 791 students
- 414Jim Hill High SchoolJackson · Public High3% Math proficiency · 975 students
- 514Lanier Junior/Senior High SchoolJackson · Public High7.5% Math proficiency · 895 students
- 611Forest Hill High SchoolJackson · Public High3% Math proficiency · 1,139 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murrah High School Jackson · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 16.4 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 1,259 |
| 2 | Callaway High School Jackson · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 994 |
| 3 | Provine High School Jackson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 791 |
| 4 | Jim Hill High School Jackson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.4 Lower 50% | 3% Math proficiency | 975 |
| 5 | Lanier Junior/Senior High School Jackson · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 14.3 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 895 |
| 6 | Forest Hill High School Jackson · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 10.7 Lower 50% | 3% Math proficiency | 1,139 |
Murrah High School in Jackson leads the 2025 list of high schools in Jackson with a Success Index (US) of 16.4. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Mississippi high schools rankings, every school on the Jackson page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Jackson?
Murrah High School in Jackson, Mississippi ranks first among high schools in Jackson with a Success Index (US) of 16.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,259).
How are high schools in Jackson 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.