Jefferson County Schools & Education
Jefferson County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,122
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#10
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jefferson County
Measured School Summary
Jefferson County performs at an average level with a school score of 42/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,122 per pupil, Jefferson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 55% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jefferson County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
42/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #10 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
4.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,122
$168 above the state average
School coverage
6
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Jefferson County has 6 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Jefferson County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Jefferson County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#10
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
1,063 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Jefferson County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Jefferson County, Mississippi
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Unified Rural Educational Community
Jefferson County operates 6 public schools for its 1,063 students, all managed by a single school district. The system provides a focused path from elementary through high school for every resident.
The Jefferson County School District
The Jefferson County School District is the sole provider of public education, serving all 1,063 students across 6 campuses. The county does not host any charter schools, maintaining a traditional public school focus.
Intimate Rural Classrooms
All schools are located in rural areas, with an average size of only 266 students per school. Jefferson County Elementary is the largest campus with 424 students, ensuring students receive personalized attention.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Jefferson County
Reported Enrollment
1,063
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST
6 Public Schools in Jefferson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON CO ELEM SCHOOL | Record | JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST | FAYETTE, 39069Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 424 |
| JEFFERSON CO HIGH | Record | JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST | FAYETTE, 39069Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 313 |
| JEFFERSON CO JR HI | Record | JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST | Fayette, 39069Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 165 |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY | Record | JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST | FAYETTE, 39069Rural: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 161 |
| FAYETTE VOC CENTER | Record | JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST | FAYETTE, 39069Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | Record | JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST | FAYETTE, 39069Rural: Remote | 1–12 | Alternative | 0 |
JEFFERSON CO ELEM SCHOOL
JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST
FAYETTE, 39069 / Rural: Remote
JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY
JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST
FAYETTE, 39069 / Rural: Remote
FAYETTE VOC CENTER
JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST
FAYETTE, 39069 / Rural: Remote
JEFFERSON COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST
FAYETTE, 39069 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,122
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Jefferson County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jefferson County, Mississippi?
Jefferson County operates 6 public schools for its 1,063 students, all managed by a single school district. The system provides a focused path from elementary through high school for every resident.
What are the major school districts in Jefferson County, Mississippi?
The Jefferson County School District is the sole provider of public education, serving all 1,063 students across 6 campuses. The county does not host any charter schools, maintaining a traditional public school focus.
What is the school experience like in Jefferson County?
All schools are located in rural areas, with an average size of only 266 students per school. Jefferson County Elementary is the largest campus with 424 students, ensuring students receive personalized attention.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.