For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 863 students in 39203, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in 39203, MS is Lanier High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 39203 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39203, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39203 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lanier High School, with 85-89% 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 39203, MS Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lanier High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
833 W Maple Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Gr: 7-12 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
39203, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1017 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 39203, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39203, MS include Lanier High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39203?
1 public high schools are located in 39203.
What is the racial composition of students in 39203?
39203 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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