D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Jefferson County Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 468 Highway 33, Fayette, MS 39069
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Mississippi
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
308
Students
enrolled
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%6/1002.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −28 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address 468 Highway 33
City Fayette
ZIP Code 39069
District 2802220
NCES School ID 280222001609
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39069

Understanding the community around Jefferson County Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $30,318
Per Capita Income $16,279
Poverty Rate 32.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 10.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%
High School or Higher 74.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $72,000
Median Rent $423
Owner-Occupied 63.5%
Renter-Occupied 36.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jefferson County Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 98.4%
White 1.3%
Two or More Races 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 308
Teachers (FTE) 24.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jefferson County Middle School?
Jefferson County Middle School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jefferson County Middle School?
Jefferson County Middle School has 308 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Jefferson County Middle School serve?
Jefferson County Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jefferson County Middle School receive per student?
Jefferson County Middle School receives $17,049 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jefferson County Middle School in 39069 ▼
Avg Home Value
$82,588
Avg Monthly Rent
$756
1-Year Change
-16.1%
% Renters
36.5%

Other Schools in 39069

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026