- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fayette, MS
Jefferson Co Jr Hi
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Co Jr Hi, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280222001292
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Co Jr Hi earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 165
- students enrolled
Jefferson Co Jr Hi has class sizes smaller than 83% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280222001292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
165 on latest CCD 280222001292 · Fayette, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 11:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Co Elem School (512 students)
Jefferson Co Jr Hi CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Co Jr Hi in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Co E
Jefferson Co Elem School
512 students
- Jefferson Co H
Jefferson Co High
331 students
- This school 165
Jefferson Co Jr Hi
165 students
- Jefferson Coun 161
Jefferson County Upper Elementary
161 students
What this shows Jefferson Co Jr Hi reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Co Jr Hi compares
Jefferson Co Jr Hi vs Mississippi and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
11:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 17% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
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 Jr Hi 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 High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson County Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Co Jr Hi's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Co Jr Hi
How many students attend Jefferson Co Jr Hi?
Jefferson Co Jr Hi has 165 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fayette, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Co Jr Hi?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Co Jr Hi is 11:1, which is 17% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Co Jr Hi?
100.0% of students at Jefferson Co Jr Hi are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Co Jr Hi?
Jefferson Co Jr Hi has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Jefferson Co School Dist?
Besides Jefferson Co Jr Hi, Jefferson Co School Dist also operates Jefferson Co Elem School (512 students), Jefferson Co High (331 students), and Jefferson County Upper Elementary (161 students). See the Jefferson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.