Jefferson County School District

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.
5
Total Schools
1,083
Total Students
162.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson County School District
Demographic Student Count
White4
Black886
Asian1
Two or More192
  • Black
    886 (81.8%)
  • Two or More
    192 (17.7%)
  • White
    4 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Jefferson County School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle3
High2
Other1
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