Education
Moving to the Head of the Class

From preschool to postgraduate studies, Jackson has educational opportunities for the entire family. Metro Jackson features public school districts, private and parochial schools, two-year colleges, four-year colleges and universities offering postgraduate work, a medical school, a law school, and seminaries and bible schools, as well as business colleges.

Area schools also offer an A+ education. Public Schools in Hinds, Madison and Rankin county school districts have received Level 5 accreditation by the Mississippi Accreditation System. There were 11 Jackson Public School students honored in the 2002 National Merit and Achievement program. Clearly, the Metro Jackson community is committed to academic excellence.

Jackson Public Schools (JPS) – MJCC Member
662 S. President St., 39201 960-8700
www.jackson.k12.ms.us

How to Enroll Your Child in Metro Jackson Public Schools
According to Mississippi state law, to enter kindergarten, children must be five years old on or before September 1 of the year of entry. To enter first grade, children must be six years old on or before September 1 of the year of entry.
To enroll a student in public schools, state law also requires
-   A Mississippi immunization compliance certificate
-   A certified birth certificate (long form)
-   Student’s Social Security card
-   Two documents showing proof of residency
-   Address and phone number of previous school
-   Most recent report card or transcript and withdrawal form
-   If applicable, all legal paperwork (such as adoption, foster care, guardianship, or court ordered custody)