Kirksey Middle School
Public
Middle Grades 6–8
Part of Jackson Public Schools
5677 Highland Drive, Jackson, MS 39206 · (601) 987-8360
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Academic performance
Math proficiency7%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts13%
State average 34.8%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
389Students enrolled
13:1Student–teacher ratio
100%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6112
Grade 7134
Grade 8143
Students
Black · 87%340
Hispanic · 8%33
White · 2%8
Two or more races · 2%8
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
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389’24
Location
5677 Highland Drive Jackson
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.