Total enrollment
1,217
-53 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Jefferson Davis County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Parents in Jefferson Davis County researching K-12 options have 5 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 1,217 (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
4-year change in Jefferson Davis County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Jefferson Davis County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.0% | #46 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,217 | #69 of 73 | #2,626 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #64 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #39 of 73 | #1,252 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 99.0% | #20 of 73 | #94 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.0% | #42 of 70 | #1,054 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
11,117
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,217
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$38,548
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.0%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
2
587 students
Middle
1
262 students
High
2
368 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jeff Davis County School District
1,217 students · 1 district in Jefferson Davis County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jefferson Davis County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
12.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.6%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.8% under 18
Test scores in Jefferson Davis County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
See all 4 schools in Jefferson Davis County ranked by score →
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis County High School | Bassfield | High | 09-12 | 368 | · |
| J. E. Johnson Elementary School | Prentiss | Elementary | PK-05 | 335 | · |
| Jeff Davis County Middle School | Prentiss | Middle | 06-08 | 262 | · |
| Carver Elementary | Bassfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 252 | · |
| JEFF DAVIS CO VOC TECH CENTER | Carson | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Jefferson Davis County
About Jefferson Davis County
Jefferson Davis County is a rural-scale Mississippi county of about 11,117 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 1,217 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $38,548, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 23% noticeably below the Mississippi median.
On the school-mix side, Jefferson Davis County is made up of 2 elementary schools (587 students), 1 middle school (262), and 2 high schools (368).
Jeff Davis County School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,217 students across Jefferson Davis County.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,217 students, decreased 4% from the 1,270 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Jefferson Davis County added 1 school, going from 3 to 4.
On this page, the community for Jefferson Davis County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data