Jackson Public School District
| Jackson Public Schools | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
662 S. President Street
USAJackson, MS 39201 | |
| Coordinates | 32°17′32″N 90°10′58″W / 32.29223°N 90.182864°W |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | "Transforming lives through excellent education" |
| Grades | PreK–12 |
| Established | 1888 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Errick L. Greene |
| Accreditation(s) | Council of Great City Schools and College Board |
| Schools | 52 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | Nearly 21,000 Students |
| Staff | Nearly 5,000 employees |
| Athletic conference | 5A-6A |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
The Jackson Public School District (JPSD) or Jackson Public Schools (JPS) is a public school district serving the majority of Jackson, the state capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Mississippi. Established in 1888, it is the second largest and only urban school district in the state.