For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 314 students in Jefferson County, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Jefferson County, MS is Jefferson Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Jefferson County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson Co High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Co High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2277 Main St.
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3919
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3919
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson County Alternative School
Alternative School
468 Hwy 33, 255 Industrial Par
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fayette Voc Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
205 Industrial Park Dr.
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3642
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3642
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
468 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Grades: 7-8
| 165 students
442 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Grades: 5-6
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, MS include Jefferson Co High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
2 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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