- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fayette, MS
Jefferson Co High
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Co High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280222000427
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Co High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fayette · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Co High has class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Co High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fayette, MS.
School address
District: Jefferson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280222000427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Jefferson Co High held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 280222000427 · Fayette, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 15:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Co Elem School (512 students)
Jefferson Co High held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Co High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Co E
Jefferson Co Elem School
512 students
- This school
Jefferson Co High
331 students
- Jefferson Co J 165
Jefferson Co Jr Hi
165 students
- Jefferson Coun 161
Jefferson County Upper Elementary
161 students
What this shows Jefferson Co High reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Co High compares
Jefferson Co High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,061
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 55.9%
African American 44.1%
Largest group: Two or More at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Jefferson Co High is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Jefferson Co School Dist reports $15,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Co High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Co Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Co Jr Hi | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson County Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Co High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Co High
How many students attend Jefferson Co High?
Jefferson Co High has 331 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fayette, MS. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Co High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Co High is 15:1, which is 13% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Co High?
100.0% of students at Jefferson Co High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Co High?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Co High is Two or More at 55.9% of enrollment, in Fayette, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Co High?
Jefferson Co High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Co High rank among public schools in Fayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Co High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fayette, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson Co School Dist?
Besides Jefferson Co High, Jefferson Co School Dist also operates Jefferson Co Elem School (512 students), Jefferson Co Jr Hi (165 students), and Jefferson County Upper Elementary (161 students). See the Jefferson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.