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

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 165 Students

2. Jefferson County Upper Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

F

SchoolGrade

4%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

1,063

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

79%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

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

D

27.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.65 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

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

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

65 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson County, MS Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Jefferson County, MS

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  • Projected Test Scores: 12%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations