For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 988 students in Jefferson Davis County, MS (there are , serving 201 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Jefferson Davis County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson Davis County, MS are Jdc High School, Carver Elementary School and J E Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson Davis County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson Davis County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson Davis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jdc High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
891 Bass Burkett Rd
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5391
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5391
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
381 Williamsburg Road, P. O. B
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5251
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5251
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
J E Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 J E Johnson Road
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4581
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4581
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jeff Davis Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
5080 Hwy 42
Carson, MS 39427
(601) 792-5005
Carson, MS 39427
(601) 792-5005
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Jefferson Davis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2429 Mississippi Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
2429 Mississippi Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4646
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4646
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson Davis County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson Davis County, MS include Jdc High School, Carver Elementary School and J E Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson Davis County?
4 public schools are located in Jefferson Davis County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson Davis County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Jefferson Davis County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Davis County?
Jefferson Davis County public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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