Jefferson County School District, Mississippi

Jefferson County School District is a unified school district in Jefferson County, Mississippi, for grades K–12. About 7,068 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 520 sq mi (1,347 km²) of land.

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Jefferson County School District in Mississippi
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,068
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Jefferson County
Land area
520 sq mi (1,347 km²)
Median household income
$38,305 ± $5,850
Median home value
$81,300 ± $12,846
Water area
7.33 sq mi (19 km²)
State
Mississippi
Census code (GEOID)
2802220
Coordinates (central point)
31.733633, -91.043878

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Jefferson County School District, largest first

  1. Fayette (city)1,691 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Claiborne County School District18 mi northeast
  2. Franklin County School District20 mi southeast
  3. Natchez-Adams School District25 mi southwest
  4. Tensas Parish School District, Louisiana25 mi northwest
  5. Lincoln County School District45 mi southeast
  6. Copiah County School District48 mi east

These share a boundary with Jefferson County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Jefferson County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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