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Hinds County Public Schools

Hinds County, Mississippi

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

83

public schools

Total Enrollment

31,532

students

School Districts

11

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Hinds County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Mississippi; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Hinds County has 11 district entries. JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 54 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 8 listed communities. JACKSON has the most listed schools, with 55 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 42 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 6 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 6 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

4 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

83

in Hinds County

Reported Enrollment

31,532

83 schools reporting

School Districts

11

districts

Charter Schools

6

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary42
Middle17
High14
Other10

11 School Districts in Hinds County

JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

54 schools
18,710 students

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

9 schools
5,211 students

HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST

11 schools
4,968 students

JOEL E. SMILLOW PREP

1 school
577 students

JOEL E SMILOW COLLEGIATE

1 school
569 students

REIMAGINE PREP

1 school
514 students

Ambition Preparatory Charter School

1 school
395 students

MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school
284 students

REVIVE PREP

1 school
154 students

MS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND

2 schools
122 students

83 Public Schools in Hinds County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 83 matching schools

MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL

JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

JACKSON, 39202 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,326 students

CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Clinton, 39056 / Rural: Fringe

Profile10–12High1,226 students

TERRY HIGH SCHOOL

HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST

Terry, 39170 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,098 students

FOREST HILL HIGH SCHOOL

JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

JACKSON, 39212 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High991 students

CALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOL

JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

JACKSON, 39206 / City: Midsize

Listed only9–12High923 students

JIM HILL HIGH SCHOOL

JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

JACKSON, 39204 / City: Midsize

Listed only9–12High908 students

CLINTON JR HI SCHOOL

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Clinton, 39056 / Suburb: Large

Listed only7–8Middle871 students

PROVINE HIGH SCHOOL

JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

JACKSON, 39209 / City: Midsize

Listed only9–12High774 students

BYRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL

HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST

Terry, 39170 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle772 students

EASTSIDE ELEM

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Clinton, 39056 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only4–5Primary761 students

NORTHSIDE ELEM

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Clinton, 39056 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only2–3Primary728 students

CLINTON PARK ELEM SCHOOL

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Clinton, 39056 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–1Primary712 students

GARY ROAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST

Jackson, 39272 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only3–5Primary703 students

GARY ROAD ELEMENTARY

HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST

Jackson, 39272 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–2Primary672 students

CARDOZO MIDDLE SCHOOL

JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Jackson, 39212 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle625 students

BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL

JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

JACKSON, 39203 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle614 students

WINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

JACKSON, 39204 / City: Midsize

Listed only9–12High608 students

LANIER HIGH SCHOOL

JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

JACKSON, 39203 / City: Midsize

Listed only9–12High603 students

JOEL E. SMILOW PREP

JOEL E. SMILLOW PREP

JACKSON, 39206 / City: Midsize

Listed only5–8Charter577 students

RAYMOND HIGH SCHOOL

HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST

Raymond, 39154 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High570 students

Hinds County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Hinds County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Mississippi. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Hinds County public school directory?

The directory lists 83 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Hinds County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Hinds County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Hinds County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 4 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Hinds County?

Start with the 11 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Hinds County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Hinds County Education OverviewCounty school score: 14/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.