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JEFFERSON CO JR HI

468 Hwy 33, Fayette, MS 39069 · (601)786-3900 · Jefferson County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL
Enrollment
,
Combined
STATE 527
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
Teacher data unavailable
STATE 11.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 80%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

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5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
165
-4 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
was 9.9:1
% White
1%
was 2%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
99%
was 98%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About JEFFERSON CO JR HI

JEFFERSON CO JR HI is a mid-tier unified-grade school in Fayette, Mississippi, run under JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST. The school hosts students from the surrounding community in grade M.

JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST is the operating authority for JEFFERSON CO JR HI, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

In terms of school funding signals, JEFFERSON CO JR HI runs at roughly 10.9:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.8:1, putting JEFFERSON CO JR HI tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, Jefferson County reports that median household earnings sit near $38,305, about 13% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 33%. JEFFERSON CO JR HI is one of 7 public schools in Jefferson County (combined enrollment of about 1,083 students).

Jefferson County Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around JEFFERSON CO JR HI.

JEFFERSON CO JR HI operates from a countryside location.

Five-year trend. JEFFERSON CO JR HI's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 169 (now 165).

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Jefferson County at a glance

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Population
7,068
Census ACS
Median income
$38,305
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
33%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,083 students

Quick facts

School name
JEFFERSON CO JR HI
District
JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST
Address
468 Hwy 33, Fayette, MS 39069
Phone
(601)786-3900
County
Jefferson County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
280222001292
Charter school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About JEFFERSON CO JR HI
What age range does JEFFERSON CO JR HI serve?
JEFFERSON CO JR HI serves students from grade M through grade M.
How many students per teacher at JEFFERSON CO JR HI?
Approximately 10.9:1 students per teacher at JEFFERSON CO JR HI.
Who oversees JEFFERSON CO JR HI?
JEFFERSON CO JR HI is overseen by JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST in Jefferson County.
Where is JEFFERSON CO JR HI located?
JEFFERSON CO JR HI is located at 468 Hwy 33, Fayette, MS 39069.
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