Jefferson County High School

Jefferson County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2277 Main St,  Fayette, MS
Jefferson County School District
3.1
5.0
314 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Faye Brown
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
18
Reading
19
Science
19
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
28.6%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
152:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Black
99.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Alcorn State University 141 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 99 Students
Mississippi State University 76 Students
Jackson State University 63 Students
University of Mississippi 61 Students
Copiah-Lincoln Community College 52 Students
Louisiana State University 41 Students
Hinds Community College 33 Students
The University of Alabama 27 Students
Belhaven University 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 31 Students
Biology 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Business 11 Students
Agricultural Business 11 Students
Agriculture 11 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
Physical Therapy 8 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 40 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
9/6/2024
I have been attending Jefferson County High School for only a year now. I am a sophomore. So far, it's been a very fun experience. I do wish there was better control over the students. I wish that choices could be up to the students and that the adults didn't control everything. It would be a fantastic school if it had a little more structure.
3.0 Senior
12/31/2020
My experience at Jefferson County High School has been boring and average. For my entire four years there has been a limited number of activities to join that is the main factor I would like to see change. Many teachers employed at the school would claim that they are starting a club and when we pay the fee that is required to join nothing happens. They just take the students money and the students never here nothing about the clubs again. My favorite part about Jefferson County High School is the amount of students that go there. The percentage is not small but it is not to big to make me feel crowded.
3.0 Senior
7/20/2018
My experience at Jefferson county high was kind of okay . Even though I had no teacher barely for my sophomore , junior & upcoming senior year i still maintain good grades .
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
8/1/2008

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Jefferson County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fayette, MS and is served by the Jefferson County School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 314 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 64.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Jefferson County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 18. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jefferson County Alternative School, Jefferson County Upper Elementary School, Jefferson County Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Fayette has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jefferson County High School.

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