Jefferson Davis County Schools & Education
Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,200
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#39
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jefferson Davis County
Measured School Summary
Jefferson Davis County faces educational challenges with a school score of 26/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,200 per pupil, Jefferson Davis County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jefferson Davis 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
5 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
26/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #39 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,200
$246 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Jefferson Davis County has 5 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 Davis 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 Davis 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
#39
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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 DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
1,235 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
JEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Davis 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 Davis 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.
Streamlined Schools for a Rural Community
Jefferson Davis County features 5 public schools serving a total of 1,235 students. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools under one district.
Centralized Learning in One District
The Jefferson Davis County School District manages every student and campus in the county. There are no charter schools, ensuring that all 1,235 students benefit from the same local educational standards.
Small Rural Schools and Close Ties
Every school in the county operates in a rural locale, with an average enrollment of 309 students. JDC High School is the largest campus with 387 students, while Carver Elementary serves 260.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Jefferson Davis County
Reported Enrollment
1,235
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Jefferson Davis County
JEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST
5 Public Schools in Jefferson Davis 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JDC HIGH SCHOOL | Record | JEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST | BASSFIELD, 39421Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 387 |
| J E JOHNSON ELEMENTARY | Record | JEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST | PRENTISS, 39474Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 316 |
| JDC MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | JEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST | Prentiss, 39474Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 272 |
| CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | JEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST | BASSFIELD, 39421Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 260 |
| JEFF DAVIS CO VOC TECH CENTER | Record | JEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST | CARSON, 39427Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
JDC HIGH SCHOOL
JEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST
BASSFIELD, 39421 / Rural: Distant
J E JOHNSON ELEMENTARY
JEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST
PRENTISS, 39474 / Rural: Remote
JDC MIDDLE SCHOOL
JEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST
Prentiss, 39474 / Rural: Remote
CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST
BASSFIELD, 39421 / Rural: Distant
JEFF DAVIS CO VOC TECH CENTER
JEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST
CARSON, 39427 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,200
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi?
Jefferson Davis County features 5 public schools serving a total of 1,235 students. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools under one district.
What are the major school districts in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi?
The Jefferson Davis County School District manages every student and campus in the county. There are no charter schools, ensuring that all 1,235 students benefit from the same local educational standards.
What is the school experience like in Jefferson Davis County?
Every school in the county operates in a rural locale, with an average enrollment of 309 students. JDC High School is the largest campus with 387 students, while Carver Elementary serves 260.
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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.