For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,045 students in Fayette, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette, MS are Jefferson Co High School and Jefferson Co Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Fayette have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fayette, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Co High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2277 Main St.
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3919
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3919
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Co Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-6003
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-6003
Gr: PK-4 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson County Alternative School
Alternative School
468 Hwy 33, 255 Industrial Par
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
468 Highway 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3721
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3721
Gr: 5-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Fayette, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fayette Voc Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
205 Industrial Park Dr.
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3642
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3642
Gr: 7-12
468 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Gr: 7-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
442 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Gr: 5-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fayette, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette, MS include Jefferson Co High School and Jefferson Co Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fayette?
4 public schools are located in Fayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette?
Fayette public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).