SCHOOLS

Public

For information about the school your children will attend in Jackson, call the Pupil Placement Office at (601) 960-8852.  The General Information number is (601) 960-8700. There is also the Career Development Center located at 2703 First Avenue, (601) 960-5322.   

Clinton residents should call the Clinton Municipal School District at (601) 924-7533.

Madison County residents may call the Madison County School Board at (601) 879-3000.

Residents of Canton may call the Canton Public School District at (601) 859-4110.

Rankin County residents may call the Rankin County Transportation Office at (601) 825-4698.

Pearl residents may call the Pearl Public Schools Transportation Department at (601) 932-7985.

Private

There are a number of private and parochial schools. Refer to “Schools” in the Yellow Pages of the telephone directory.

Schools for the Handicapped

Special schools for the hearing and sight impaired, as well as the developmentally disabled are available. Refer to the Yellow Pages.

Adult Education

A number of evening courses are offered for adults by the public school system. For information, call the Career Development Center at (601) 960-5322.

Senior Colleges & Universities

Community & Junior Colleges

LIBRARIES

Hinds County

Madison County

Rankin County