For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,279 students in Jefferson Davis County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 279 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Jefferson Davis County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson Davis County, MS are Carver Elementary School, J E Johnson Elementary School and Jdc High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson Davis County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson Davis County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson Davis County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
381 Williamsburg Rd, P. O. Box
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5251
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5251
Grades: K-8
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
J E Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2429 Mississippi Ave.
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4581
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4581
Grades: K-8
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Jdc High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
891 Bass Burkett Rd
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5391
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5391
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jeff Davis Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
5080 Hwy 42
Carson, MS 39427
(601) 792-5005
Carson, MS 39427
(601) 792-5005
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Jefferson Davis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 schools in Jefferson Davis County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson Davis County, MS include Carver Elementary School, J E Johnson Elementary School and Jdc High School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson Davis County, MS?
4 public schools are located in Jefferson Davis County, MS.
What percentage of students in Jefferson Davis County, MS go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Jefferson Davis County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Davis County, MS?
Jefferson Davis County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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