Twelve JPS scholars have been inducted into the National Honor Society of the National Education Opportunity Network, recognizing their outstanding achievement in rigorous, college credit–bearing courses taught by professors from some of the nation’s top universities.

This spring, JPS scholars took on courses from Georgetown University, Spelman College, and Stanford University... and excelled. Their performance ranked in the top 20% of nearly 8,000 scholars nationwide who participated in the Ed Equity Lab program during Spring 2025. Each scholar earned widely transferable college credit and a certificate marking their induction into the National Honor Society.

“Our young people have shown they can thrive in college classrooms while still in high school,” said JPS Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene. “Their success reflects not only their talent and drive, but also the dedication of our educators who make sure doors to opportunity stay open for our scholars.”

Honorees from Jackson Public Schools include:

Jim Hill High School

 

Murrah High School

 

The National Education Opportunity Network partners with top colleges and universities to bring college courses directly into Title I and Title I–eligible high schools at no cost to scholars. Through this model, scholars engage with college professors, connect with near-peer university teaching fellows, and receive support from their high school teachers, earning both confidence and credentials for their next chapter. In a Forbes article, Johns Hopkins University Professor Robert Balfanz described the program as "one of the most impactful education efforts we've seen in the last 25 years," noting that it has served more than 33,000 scholars in 32 states since 2019.