Mississippi Department of Education
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
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Last updated 10/30/2025
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 | 56.6% | 63.8% | 53.5% |
| Female | 45.8% | 65.5% | 54.9% |
| Male | 65.5% | 62.1% | 52.0% |
| Black or African American | 56.6% | 45.9% | 36.0% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 51.2% | 38.6% | 42.2% |
| Non Economically Disadvantaged | 77.3% | 72.9% | 68.8% |
| Students with Disabilities | 20.0% | 26.3% | 23.5% |
| Students without Disabilities | 65.1% | 67.9% | 56.3% |
| Non English Learners | 56.6% | 64.8% | 53.9% |
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
Last updated 10/30/2025