For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 988 students in Jefferson Davis County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 279 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Jefferson Davis County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson Davis County, MS are Jefferson Davis County 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 37% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), 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 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson Davis County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Davis County High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
891 Bass Burkett Rd
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5391
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5391
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
381 Williamsburg Road, P. O. B
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5151
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5151
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
J. E. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 J E Johnson Road
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-8149
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-8149
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
2429 Mississippi Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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 Jefferson Davis County 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?
82% of all K-12 students in Jefferson Davis County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
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 59% (majority Black).
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