For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 731 students in Jefferson County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Jefferson County, MS is Jefferson County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-6003
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-6003
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
468 Highway 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3721
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3721
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
468 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Gr: 7-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
442 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Gr: 5-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, MS include Jefferson County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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