Mississippi Department of Education
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
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Last updated 09/25/2025
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 | 48.9% |
| Female | 50.4% |
| Male | 47.5% |
| Black or African American | 30.5% |
| White | 67.0% |
| Alaskan Native or Native American | 47.4% |
| Asian | 80.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 85.0% |
| Two or More Races | 50.5% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 36.8% |
| Non Economically Disadvantaged | 65.9% |
| Homeless | 41.5% |
| Foster Care | 40.9% |
| Students with Disabilities | 16.0% |
| Students without Disabilities | 52.0% |
| English Learners | 7.7% |
| Non English Learners | 49.3% |
| Military Connected | 64.4% |
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
Last updated 09/25/2025