Jefferson County Elementary vs Jefferson County High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson County Elementary
Fayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Jefferson County High
Fayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
331 students
| Measure | Jefferson County Elementary Fayette, Mississippi | Jefferson County High Fayette, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #394 of 427 | #171 of 197 |
| National rank | #48841 of 50,301 | #15819 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 512 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Fayette | Fayette |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson County High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 12.1).
- •Jefferson County Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Jefferson County Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Jefferson County High does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.0).
- •Jefferson County Elementary is the larger school with 512 students compared with 331.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County Elementary better than Jefferson County High?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson County High ranks higher (16.7 vs 12.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jefferson County Elementary and Jefferson County High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Fayette and Fayette in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson County Elementary: 512. Jefferson County High: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson County Elementary and Jefferson County High rank in Mississippi?
Jefferson County Elementary is 394th of 427 and Jefferson County High is 171st of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).