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#453 of 863 schools in MS
Jefferson Co High
High School · Jefferson Co School Dist · Fayette, MS
A Jefferson Co School Dist high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2277 Main Street, Fayette, MS 39069
- Math 41% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Co High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 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 Jefferson Co High 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average645/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,914
Median home value
$74,400
Median rent
$440/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
28%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39069; 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 Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Co High is listed in JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Co High
Jefferson Co High is a public high school in Fayette, MS, part of Jefferson Co School Dist, serving approximately 314 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #453 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Co High
What grades does Jefferson Co High serve?
Jefferson Co High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jefferson Co High?
Jefferson Co High has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Co High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Co High is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Co High rank in MS?
Jefferson Co High ranks #453 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Jefferson Co High's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Co High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Jefferson Co High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Co High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jefferson Co High a charter school?
No, Jefferson Co High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Co High a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Co High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Co High?
100.0% of students at Jefferson Co High 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
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (601) 786-3919
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 39069)
- 4,704
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 39069; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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