Mississippi Department of Education
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
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Last updated 10/30/2025
Mississippi
Percent of high school students who met the ACT benchmarks for English (18) or reading (22) and for math (22), or earn a Silver ACT WorkKeys Certificate with a CTE pathway completion or industry certification, or a Gold or Platinum WorkKeys Certificate.
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| Group | State |
|---|---|
| All | 37.4% |
| Female | 39.4% |
| Male | 35.2% |
| Black or African American | 21.1% |
| White | 53.6% |
| Alaskan Native or Native American | 34.3% |
| Asian | 70.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.7% |
| Two or More Races | 40.7% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 24.6% |
| Non Economically Disadvantaged | 54.5% |
| Homeless | 29.5% |
| Foster Care | 28.7% |
| Students with Disabilities | 10.9% |
| Students without Disabilities | 39.4% |
| English Learners | 6.1% |
| Non English Learners | 37.6% |
| Military Connected | 61.2% |
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
Last updated 10/30/2025