Jefferson Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,063 students in Jefferson Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Jefferson Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Jefferson Co School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
1,049 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
99%
47%
# White Students
10 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
1%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
83
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
73
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
100
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
90
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
56
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
21
7,168
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,913 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,592 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jefferson Co School District?
Jefferson Co School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,063 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Co School District?
Jefferson Co School District is ranked #132 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Co School District?
99% of Jefferson Co School District students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Co School District?
Jefferson Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Jefferson Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,592 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,063 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
