Mississippi Department of Education
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
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Last updated 09/25/2025
Velma Jackson High School
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 | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24.6% | 49.4% | 34.3% |
| Female | 23.4% | 48.7% | 36.1% |
| Male | 25.9% | 50.0% | 32.5% |
| Black or African American | 24.6% | 30.3% | 18.1% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 26.4% | 27.5% | 23.9% |
| Students without Disabilities | 26.4% | 52.0% | 36.3% |
| Non English Learners | 24.6% | 50.2% | 34.6% |
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
Last updated 09/25/2025