For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,037 students in Fayette, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Fayette, MS are Jefferson Co High School, Jefferson County Upper Elementary School and Jefferson Co Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Fayette have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fayette, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Co High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2277 Main St.
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3919
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3919
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson County Upper Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
442 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Grades: 5-6
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Co Jr High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
468 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Grades: 7-8
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Co Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-6003
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-6003
Grades: PK-4
| 421 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fayette Voc Center
Vocational School
205 Industrial Park Dr.
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3642
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3642
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson County Alternative School
Alternative School
468 Hwy 33, 255 Industrial Par
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fayette, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Fayette, MS include Jefferson Co High School, Jefferson County Upper Elementary School and Jefferson Co Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Fayette, MS?
6 public schools are located in Fayette, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette, MS?
Fayette, MS public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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