Serving 165 students in grades 7-8, Jefferson Co Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Jefferson Co Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#688 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Co Jr High School's ranking?
Jefferson Co Jr High School is ranked #688 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Co Jr High School?
165 students attend Jefferson Co Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jefferson Co Jr High School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Co Jr High School?
Jefferson Co Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Co Jr High School offer ?
Jefferson Co Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Co Jr High School part of?
Jefferson Co Jr High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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