Jefferson County School District
1,083 Students
5 Schools
District Overview
Headquartered at 942 Main Street in Fayette, Mississippi, the Jefferson County School District serves as a primary educational cornerstone for its regional community. Operating as an open, traditional non-charter public system, the district manages five operational schools that deliver a continuous academic pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Set within a remote rural environment near the Natchez area, the district combines small-town accessibility with comprehensive programming designed to prepare students for higher education and future careers, maintaining active community connections through its central administrative office and online portal at www.jcpsd.net.
The district currently educates a student body of 1,083 enrolled learners across its elementary, middle, and high school grades. To ensure a supportive and structured learning environment, Jefferson County School District maintains a robust professional workforce comprising 414 full-time equivalent staff members. Direct classroom instruction and individualized academic guidance are led by 162 teachers and 25 instructional aides, while a dedicated team of 227 support personnel manages student services, facility operations, and administrative functions. This substantial staffing commitment reflects the district's dedication to fostering student growth, equity, and well-rounded development in a close-knit educational setting.
The district currently educates a student body of 1,083 enrolled learners across its elementary, middle, and high school grades. To ensure a supportive and structured learning environment, Jefferson County School District maintains a robust professional workforce comprising 414 full-time equivalent staff members. Direct classroom instruction and individualized academic guidance are led by 162 teachers and 25 instructional aides, while a dedicated team of 227 support personnel manages student services, facility operations, and administrative functions. This substantial staffing commitment reflects the district's dedication to fostering student growth, equity, and well-rounded development in a close-knit educational setting.
5
Total Schools
1,083
Total Students
162.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black | 886 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 192 |
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Black886 (81.8%)
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Two or More192 (17.7%)
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White4 (0.4%)
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Asian1 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 3 |
| High | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 5 |
| Students: | 1,083* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 162.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.7 |
Schools in Jefferson County School District
Found 7 Schools
High School 7th - 12th
165 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
Other 1st - 12th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
331 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Middle School 6th - 8th
Middle School 5th - 6th