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#572 of 863 schools in MS
Jdc High School
High School · Jefferson Davis Co School Dist · Bassfield, MS
A Jefferson Davis Co School Dist high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
P O BOX 370, Bassfield, MS 39421
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jdc High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 37% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jdc High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,050
Median home value
$108,600
Median rent
$704/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
94.6%
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Jefferson Davis Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,747NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jdc High School is listed in JEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jdc High School
Jdc High School is a public high school in Bassfield, MS, part of Jefferson Davis Co School Dist, serving approximately 392 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #572 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jdc High School
What grades does Jdc High School serve?
Jdc High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jdc High School?
Jdc High School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jdc High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jdc High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jdc High School rank in MS?
Jdc High School ranks #572 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Jdc High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jdc High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jdc High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jdc High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jdc High School a charter school?
No, Jdc High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jdc High School a Title I school?
No, Jdc High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jdc High School?
100.0% of students at Jdc High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson Davis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.0%
- Phone
- (601) 943-5391
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39421)
- 2,698
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 50.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39421; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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