Jackson Preparatory School

Jackson Preparatory School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
3100 Lakeland Dr,  Flowood, MS
4.2
3.6
837 Students
A+
Niche Grade
The magnificence of the Jackson Preparatory School is spread over 84 acres of land close to Lakeland Drive. The space is put to good use as the school boasts beautiful architecture and sports fields. The exterior and interior designs show quality taste, and this taste is clearly shown in the curriculum with which their students are developed and prepared for college. Founded in 1970, the school now has about 700 students enrolled across fifth to twelfth grades. With an 85-member faculty, students are well catered for in terms of diverse subjects including languages, ancient cultures, chemistry, biology, the arts and more. Some of these subjects are presented as electives to speak to the interests of the scholars. The academic, athletic and artistic performances of enrollees at “Prep”, as it is fondly called, have been noteworthy over the years. From prestigious college scholarships, recurrent championship title holders and constant MAIS All Sports Awards winners to show choirs drawing people from far and near, the faculty and the provision of needed equipment and infrastructure contribute to the success of Prep's students. Programs like the Global Leadership Institute and the voluntary community service are initiatives of Jackson Preparatory School that, in addition to academic achievements, assure graduates of the school leave with enviable resumes and portfolios. Students also have a wide array of extracurricular activities to get involved in including the school newspaper, literary magazine and fine art and science clubs.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$16,989

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
80
Part Time Teachers
11
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
620
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Two or more races
50.2%
White
44.5%
Black
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
<1%
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School Rankings

#2 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Mississippi
#2 Best Private HS in Mississippi
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Mississippi 156 Students
Mississippi State University 124 Students
The University of Alabama 63 Students
Auburn University 32 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 29 Students
Louisiana State University 28 Students
Samford University 26 Students
Vanderbilt University 25 Students
Tulane University 22 Students
Mississippi College 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 42 Students
Biology 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 19 Students
Pre-Law Studies 18 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Marketing 16 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 16 Students
Accounting 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 68 Reviews
5.0 Junior
11/13/2024
I love Jackson Preparatory because they offer many activities and places for different people to fit in.
4.0 Alum
1/23/2024
Overall, my experience at Jackson Prep was very good. Classes were challenging yet interesting, and they really prepared me for college. The faculty really cared about each student and his or her success. I was a member of the arts program at Jackson Prep, and I enjoyed all of the unique classes that they have to offer.
5.0 Senior
3/5/2022
Jackson Prep is an amazing school. It provides you with amazing resources and makes sure to network you with the right people. It offers a lot of different classes that opens you up to different fields. This way, you can see what you're more interested in.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/26/2023
My daughter has attended JP for 3 years now. My two oldest attended one of the local public HS where, occasionally, I worked as substitute teacher. I loved the interaction with the students but I detested watching teachers yell at students things like: “shut up”, “do XYZ or else”. Once a teacher fol...
1.0 parent
10/5/2021
Jackson Prep does absolutely nothing to stop bullying, this further ads to the adults these kids turn into. Is it ok to sexually harass? NO! Did the administration do anything? NO
3.0 parent
6/4/2015
The school needs a true makeover! The school want a reputation for giving a lot of work. I am all for a rigorous program, but not to the extent where there is a lot of overload work unnecessarily especially when it's used to manipulate grades that effect "some students". Some of the teachers were no...
5.0 parent
5/11/2014
My daughter is currently a senior and will be graduating in a week. We have been at Prep for seven years - we started in sixth grade. This school is a wonderful place to send your children. We have grown to love the kids and their parents. The curriculum is tough and 4.0 + grade point averages are n...

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