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Jefferson Co Jr High School

468 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Jefferson Co Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jefferson Co Jr High School's student population of 165 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
165 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Jefferson Co Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Co Jr High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#759 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jefferson Co Jr High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson Co Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson Co Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jefferson Co Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jefferson Co Jr High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jefferson Co Jr High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson Co Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson Co Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson Co Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Co Jr High School's ranking?
Jefferson Co Jr High School is ranked #759 out of 805 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% 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
What school district is Jefferson Co Jr High School part of?
Jefferson Co Jr High School is part of Jefferson Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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