For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 580 students in Fayette, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette, MS are Jefferson County Upper Elementary School and 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 5% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 35% 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 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fayette, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County Upper Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
442 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Grades: 5-6
| 159 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Co Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-6003
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-6003
Grades: PK-4
| 421 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 elementary schools in Fayette, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette, MS include Jefferson County Upper Elementary School and Jefferson Co Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fayette, MS?
3 public elementary schools are located in Fayette, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette, MS?
Fayette, MS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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