Best Schools in Jefferson County, MS
Jefferson County, MS has 8 public schools (1 high, 4 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,696 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, MS
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 235 Students
2. Port Gibson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 280 Students
3. Jefferson County Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 161 Students
4. Jefferson Co Jr Hi
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 165 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, MS
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Co Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
2. Morgantown Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchez-adams School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 398 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.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, MS
How many schools are in Jefferson County, MS?
Jefferson County, MS has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 4 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,696 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Jefferson County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
1 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Fayette (3)
School districts (1)
- Jefferson Co School Dist (4 schools)