Best Jefferson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 314 students in Jefferson County, MS.

The top-ranked public high school in Jefferson County, MS is Jefferson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jefferson County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.

Jefferson County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson County High School, with ≥95% 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 57% (majority Black).