There are several public and private schools in Hinds County:
Public Schools
Jackson Public School District
www.jackson.k12.ms.us
The Jackson Public School District is made up of 38 elementary schools, 8 high schools, 10 middle schools, and 2 special schools, with enrollment of more than 32,000 students. The Jackson Public School District is the only school district in the state to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme.
Every school in the district is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The district is fully accredited by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Hinds County School District
www.hinds.k12.ms.us
The Hinds County School District enrolls more than 6,200 students in 9 schools throughout the communities of Bolton, Byram, Edwards, Raymond, Terry, and Utica.
The district is accredited by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Clinton Public School District
www.clintonpublicschools.com
The Clinton Public School District, which serves the 9 schools within the community of Clinton, has an enrollment of 4,956 (academic year 2005-06)
Private Schools
Jackson Academy
www.jacksonacademy.org
An independent, non-sectarian preparatory school serving students from preschool through grade 12.
Jackson Preparatory School
www.jacksonprep.net
An independent preparatory school serving grades 6–12.
Hillcrest Christian School
www.hillcrestchristian.org
A Christian school serving grades K–12.
Central Hinds Academy
www.centralhinds.com
A Christian school serving grades K–12.
Rebul Academy
www.rebulacademy.org
A Christian school serving grades K–12.
St. Joseph Catholic School
www.stjoebruins.com
A Catholic school serving grades 7–12.
Madison Ridgeland Academy
www.mrapats.com
A Christian school serving grades K–12.
Additional Education Links
Mississippi Department of Educationwww.mde.k12.ms.us
Mississippi Institute of Higher Learningwww.ihl.state.ms.us
National Center for Education Statisticswww.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool
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