Jefferson County Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fayette, Mississippi 39069 · Jefferson County School District
#102 of 181 middle schools in Mississippi
#11788 of 15,369 nationally
About Jefferson County Middle School
Jefferson County Middle School is a public middle located in Fayette, in the Jefferson County School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 240 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 102nd of 181 ranked middle schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 240.
There are 3 schools in Fayette; Jefferson County Middle School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
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 Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Jefferson County Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
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Nettleton Junior High
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North Panola Middle School
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Lake Middle School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County Middle School a good school?
Jefferson County Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 30.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #102 of 181 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 Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Jefferson County Middle School ranks #102 of 181 middle schools in Mississippi and #11788 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson County Middle School?
Jefferson County Middle School had 240 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson County Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson County Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson County Middle School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Jefferson County Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.