JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi’s educators are rejoicing after tremendous gains in reading and math scores among fourth and eighth graders. The National Assessment of Educational Progress found Mississippi in the top 10 rankings in reading and math. Among 2019 scores in fourth grade reading and math, Mississippi ranks number two and three. These gains […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader