Jefferson Davis County High School

Jeff Davis County School District
891 BASS BURKETT RD
BASSFIELD, MS 39421
368 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
JDC High School, located in Bassfield, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Jefferson Davis County School District. As a rural public school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive community environment for its students. The school is committed to preparing its student body for post-secondary success, offering a blend of core educational subjects, extracurricular activities, and vocational opportunities designed to meet the needs of the local population.

The school functions as a central pillar of the Bassfield community, emphasizing both academic achievement and school spirit. Through its official website, JDC High School maintains clear communication with parents and stakeholders regarding district policies, school calendars, and athletic programs. By integrating local resources with state educational standards, the school strives to empower its students to become productive citizens while maintaining the unique cultural identity of Jefferson Davis County.
368
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    281 (76.4%)
  • Two or More
    58 (15.8%)
  • White
    28 (7.6%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jeff Davis County School District
Phone: (601)943-5391
Website: http://www.jdcsd.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 365
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 90
Grade 10 96
Grade 11 90
Grade 12 91
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
JEFF DAVIS CO VOC TECH CENTER
Jeff Davis County School District
0 Students
5080 HWY 42
CARSON, MS 39427 (4.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th