Jefferson County High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fayette, Mississippi 39069 · Jefferson County School District
#171 of 197 high schools in Mississippi
#15819 of 16,910 nationally
About Jefferson County High
Jefferson County High is a public high located in Fayette, in the Jefferson County School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 331 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 16.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 171st of 197 ranked high schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 331.
There are 3 schools in Fayette; Jefferson County High ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson County High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson County High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public high schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
Ruleville · Public high · Grades 9–12
331 students
North Panola High School
Sardis · Public high · Grades 9–12
329 students
Philadelphia High School
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 7–12
327 students
Pelahatchie High School
Pelahatchie · Public high · Grades 7–12
336 students
Riverside High School
Avon · Public high · Grades 7–12
320 students
J.Z. George High School
North Carrollton · Public high · Grades 7–12
343 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County High a good school?
Jefferson County High has a Success Index (US) of 16.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #171 of 197 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson County High rank in Mississippi?
Jefferson County High ranks #171 of 197 high schools in Mississippi and #15819 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson County High?
Jefferson County High had 331 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson County High a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson County High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson County High?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Jefferson County High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.