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7 schools in Fayette

Mississippi · Public K-12

Fayette's public schools, 7 in all, serve about 1,083 K-12 students inside Mississippi, averaging 155 per campus.

7-year change in Fayette

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,083
-141 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 2%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
FAYETTE VOC CENTERHigh07-120
JEFFERSON CO JR HICombinedM-M·
JEFFERSON COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLCombined01-120
Jefferson County ElementaryElementaryPK-05512
Jefferson County HighHigh09-12331
Jefferson County Middle SchoolMiddle06-08240
JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARYCombinedM-M·

About Fayette

Fayette, Mississippi is home to 7 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,083 students. By school count, it is an average-sized city.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 3 other.

Schools in Fayette average about 155 students each, 69% meaningfully below the Mississippi norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,083 students, contracted 12% from the 1,224 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 4 to 3 across the same 7-year window.

On allk12, the community for Fayette discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Fayette?
Fayette, Mississippi has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,083 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Fayette?
Fayette has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 3 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Fayette?
Jefferson County Elementary is the largest public school in Fayette by enrollment, with approximately 512 students.
What school districts serve Fayette?
Fayette is served by 2 public school districts, including JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST, Jefferson County School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Fayette cover?
Public schools in Fayette serve students from pre-K through grade 12.