For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 731 students in Fayette, MS.
The top ranked public elementary school in Fayette, MS is Jefferson Co Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fayette have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fayette, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Co Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-6003
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-6003
Grades: PK-4
| 423 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
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
468 Highway 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3721
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3721
Grades: 5-8
| 308 students
Fayette, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fayette Voc Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
205 Industrial Park Dr.
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3642
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3642
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
468 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Grades: 7-8
| 165 students
442 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Grades: 5-6
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette, MS include Jefferson Co Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fayette?
3 public elementary schools are located in Fayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette?
Fayette public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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