For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,083 students in 39069, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 39069, MS are Jefferson County High School and Jefferson County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39069 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 39069, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39069, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County 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 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Jefferson County 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-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Fayette Voc Center
Vocational School
205 Industrial Park Dr.
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3642
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3642
Gr: 7-12
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: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39069, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39069, MS include Jefferson County High School and Jefferson County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39069?
5 public schools are located in 39069.
What is the racial composition of students in 39069?
39069 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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