For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 596 students in Jefferson Davis County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson Davis County, MS are Carver Elementary School and J E Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson Davis County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson Davis County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson Davis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
381 Williamsburg Road, P. O. B
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5251
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5251
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
J E Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 J E Johnson Road
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4581
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4581
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Jefferson Davis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2429 Mississippi Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
2429 Mississippi Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4646
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4646
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson Davis County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson Davis County, MS include Carver Elementary School and J E Johnson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson Davis County?
2 public preschools are located in Jefferson Davis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Davis County?
Jefferson Davis County public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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