Jefferson County Middle School

Summary:

Jefferson County Middle School is a public middle school in Fayette, Mississippi, serving approximately 300 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District, which is ranked 111 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Jefferson County Middle School is significantly underperforming compared to state averages. In 8th grade English Language Arts, only 22.2% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 42%. In 8th grade Mathematics, the proficiency rate was 25.4%, compared to the state average of 55.3%. However, the school's performance in Algebra I is an outlier, with 88.9% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 67.4%. The school's overall statewide ranking places it in the bottom 15% of middle schools in Mississippi.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Natchez Middle School, Franklin County Middle School, and Port Gibson Middle School, Jefferson County Middle School appears to be the lowest performing. These nearby schools also have academic performance below the state average, but Jefferson County Middle School stands out as the weakest. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at the school and the low ranking of the Jefferson County School District as a whole suggest that socioeconomic factors and systemic issues may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by the school.

Detail:

Public 5-8

468 Highway 33
Fayette, MS 39069

(601) 786-3721

District: Jefferson County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
225^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 308

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.4%

White:

1.3%

Two or more races:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson County Middle School ranks worse than 85.2% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.37. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County Middle School 225^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Jefferson County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Jefferson County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District 111^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson County Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.37	225^th	264	14.8%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	4	303	0	0	0	0	1	0	308

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	308	24.2	12.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	308	24.2	12.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Jefferson County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Jefferson County Middle School	Public	5-8	468 Highway 33	Fayette	39069	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 786-3721	308	24	12.7	100.0%	4 (1.3%)	303 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16.4	225^th of 264 public middle schools	14.8%					(n/a)	28.2	13.0	27.2	22.2	18.5	16.9	32.1	25.4	88.9	42.3	51.4
Port Gibson Middle School	Public	6-8	161 Ramsey Drive	Port Gibson	39150	Claiborne County	Claiborne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 437-4251	264	20	13.2	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	262 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.5	230^th of 264 public middle schools	12.9%		28.4	167^th of 243 public middle schools	31.3%	63		11.9	22.0	16.7		20.2	47.6	26.1			45.2	$14,642
Franklin County Middle School	Public	7-8	236 Edison Street S	Meadville	39653	Franklin County	Franklin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 384-2441	182	15	12.1	83.5%	97 (53.3%)	83 (45.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34.7	172^nd of 264 public middle schools	34.8%		48.2	120^th of 243 public middle schools	50.6%	52			25.0	32.3			44.7	48.9			50.0	$11,512
Natchez Middle School	Public	6-8	319 Seargent Prentiss Dr	Natchez	39120	Adams County	Natchez-Adams School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 445-2917	601	38	15.7	100.0%	47 (7.8%)	537 (89.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	25.2	196^th of 264 public middle schools	25.8%					(n/a)		36.3	23.9	28.7		34.6	30.2	27.2			50.6	$12,513

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson County Middle School

How many students attend Jefferson County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 308 students attended Jefferson County Middle School.

What district is Jefferson County Middle School in?

Jefferson County School District

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson County Middle School?

Students at Jefferson County Middle School are 98% African American, 1% White.

Is Jefferson County Middle School a good school?

Jefferson County Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Mississippi middle schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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