For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 278 students in Fayette, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Fayette, MS is Jefferson Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Fayette have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Fayette, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson Co High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fayette, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Co High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2277 Main St.
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3919
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3919
Grades: 9-12
| 278 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
| n/a 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fayette, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Fayette, MS include Jefferson Co High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fayette, MS?
3 public high schools are located in Fayette, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette, MS?
Fayette, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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