Jefferson Co School Dist School District
School District · Fayette, Mississippi
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,045
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,045
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#12 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,061
+$2,449 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,045 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
Top-Rated Schools in Jefferson Co School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Co Elem School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Jefferson Co High | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jefferson Co School Dist
Jefferson Co School Dist is a Fayette, Mississippi school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 1,045 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. District-level spending was $15,061 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Jefferson Co School Dist is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson Co Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Jefferson Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 32.8% and ELA proficiency of 28.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jefferson Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson Co School Dist with test data.
Schools in Jefferson Co School Dist
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Fayette
- Total Enrollment
- 1,045
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- District spending per student
- $15,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 38.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson Co School Dist?
Jefferson Co School Dist has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jefferson Co School Dist?
The average composite rating for Jefferson Co School Dist is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Jefferson Co School Dist?
Jefferson Co School Dist's district-level spending was $15,061 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Co School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Co School Dist is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jefferson Co School Dist?
Jefferson Co Elem School is the highest-rated school in Jefferson Co School Dist with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Jefferson Co School Dist?
Across schools in Jefferson Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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