Jackson Public School District, Mississippi

Jackson Public School District is a unified school district in Hinds County, Mississippi, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 142,171 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 104 sq mi (270 km²) of land.

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Jackson Public School District in Mississippi
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
142,171 ± 1,112
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Hinds County
Land area
104 sq mi (270 km²)
Median household income
$41,314 ± $1,832
Median home value
$107,700 ± $6,089
Water area
2.15 sq mi (5.56 km²)
State
Mississippi
Census code (GEOID)
2802190
Coordinates (central point)
32.318892, -90.216237

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Jackson Public School District, largest first

  1. Jackson (city)146,631 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Clinton Public School District11 mi northwest
  2. Rankin County School District17 mi east
  3. Hinds County School District18 mi west
  4. Madison County School District35 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Jackson Public School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Jackson Public School District before you rely on it.

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