Public schools in Fayette, MS
5 open public schools with an address in Fayette, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,083
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Fayette public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Fayette, MS: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,083 students, an average of 217 per school. The largest campus is Jefferson County Elementary (512 students).
Every listed school belongs to Jefferson County School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fayette
Elementary schools in Fayette
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Elementary Jefferson County School District | PK–05 | 512 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Fayette
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Middle School Jefferson County School District | 06–08 | 240 | 12.6:1 |
High schools in Fayette
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Voc Center Jefferson County School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Jefferson County High Jefferson County School District | 09–12 | 331 | 11.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fayette
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Alternative School Jefferson County School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic0%
- Black81.8%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Fayette schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,083 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fayette
How many public schools are in Fayette, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Fayette: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,083 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fayette?
All listed public schools with an address in Fayette belong to Jefferson County School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Fayette?
Jefferson County High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fayette, with 331 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fayette?
No school with an address in Fayette is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fayette schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fayette public schools is 12.6:1, lower than the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fayette guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Mississippi cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities