For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 392 students in Jefferson Davis County, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Jefferson Davis County, MS is Jdc High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson Davis County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson Davis County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Jefferson Davis County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jdc High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Davis County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jdc High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
891 Bass Burkett Rd
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5391
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5391
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Jeff Davis Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
5080 Hwy 42
Carson, MS 39427
(601) 792-5005
Carson, MS 39427
(601) 792-5005
Gr: 9-12
Jefferson Davis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2429 Mississippi Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2429 Mississippi Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4646
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4646
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson Davis County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson Davis County, MS include Jdc High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson Davis County?
2 public high schools are located in Jefferson Davis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Davis County?
Jefferson Davis County public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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