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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).

7-year change in Jefferson Davis County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,217
-149 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,217
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
White
38%
Hispanic
1%
Black
60%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
12%
Hispanic
1%
Black
66%
Asian
0%
Two or more
21%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 4 schools in Jefferson Davis County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Jefferson Davis County High SchoolBassfieldHigh09-12368·
J. E. Johnson Elementary SchoolPrentissElementaryPK-05335·
Jeff Davis County Middle SchoolPrentissMiddle06-08262·
Carver ElementaryBassfieldElementaryPK-05252·
JEFF DAVIS CO VOC TECH CENTERCarsonHigh09-120·

Cities in Jefferson Davis County

Bassfield2 schoolsCarson1 schoolPrentiss1 schoolPrentiss1 school

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 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,217 students, decreased 11% from the 1,366 reported in SY 2017-18. 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

How many K-12 schools serve Jefferson Davis County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, with a combined enrollment of about 1,217.
How many high schools are in Jefferson Davis County?
Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 368 students.
How many middle schools are in Jefferson Davis County?
Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 262 students.
How many elementary schools are in Jefferson Davis County?
Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 587 students.
What is the largest school district in Jefferson Davis County?
Jeff Davis County School District is the largest school district in Jefferson Davis County, serving approximately 1,217 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Jefferson Davis County?
Jefferson Davis County has roughly 11,117 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Jefferson Davis County?
Median household income in Jefferson Davis County is $38,548, below the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 21.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jefferson Davis County?
Approximately 12.7% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson Davis County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jefferson Davis County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.0% of students in Jefferson Davis County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Mississippi county average of 82.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Davis County schools?
Across Jefferson Davis County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data