Best Schools in Jefferson County, MS
Jefferson County, MS has a total of 6 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 1 elementary schools. A total of 1,063 students attend Jefferson County, MS schools. On average, schools in Jefferson County score 12% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 13% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, MS
Jefferson County, MS has 2 high schools with 313 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jefferson County score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 14% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations.
1. Jefferson Co High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, MS
Jefferson County, MS has 2 middle schools with 326 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jefferson County score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 15% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
1. Jefferson Co Jr Hi
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 165 Students
2. Jefferson County Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 161 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, MS
Jefferson County, MS has 1 elementary schools with 424 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jefferson County score 4% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 8% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.
1. Jefferson Co Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 424 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, MS has a total population of 7,260 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 12%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 37%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 24%
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- Actual Test Scores: 12%
- Projected Test Scores: 15%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 24%
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- Projected Test Scores: 35%
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- Projected Test Scores: 25%
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- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 13%
- Projected Test Scores: 20%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 22%
- Projected Test Scores: 25%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations