Jefferson Davis County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bassfield, Mississippi 39421 · Jeff Davis County School District
#146 of 197 high schools in Mississippi
#14743 of 16,910 nationally
About Jefferson Davis County High School
Jefferson Davis County High School is a public high located in Bassfield, in the Jeff Davis County School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 368 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 146th of 197 ranked high schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (75th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 368.
There are 2 schools in Bassfield; Jefferson Davis County High School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 Davis County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Davis County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public high schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
Amanda Elzy High School
Greenwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
367 students
Southeast Lauderdale High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–13
367 students
Northside High School
Shelby · Public high · Grades 7–12
370 students
Booneville High School
Booneville · Public high · Grades 9–12
370 students
Collins High School
Collins · Public high · Grades 7–13
373 students
H. W. Byers High School
Holly Springs · Public high · Grades 5–12
362 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Davis County High School a good school?
Jefferson Davis County High School has a Success Index (US) of 23.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #146 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 Davis County High School rank in Mississippi?
Jefferson Davis County High School ranks #146 of 197 high schools in Mississippi and #14743 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Davis County High School?
Jefferson Davis County High School had 368 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Davis County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Davis County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Davis County High School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Davis County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.