For the 2025-26 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 52% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Jefferson County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson Co High School, with ≥95% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Co High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2277 Main St.
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3919
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3919
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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
Gr: 1-12
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fayette Voc Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
205 Industrial Park Dr.
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3642
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3642
Gr: 7-12
468 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Gr: 7-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
442 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Gr: 5-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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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