For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 596 students in Jefferson Davis County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson Davis County, MS are 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson Davis County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Jefferson Davis County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
381 Williamsburg Road, P. O. B
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5251
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5251
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
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) 792-4581
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4581
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Jefferson Davis County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2429 Mississippi Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2429 Mississippi Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4646
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-4646
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson Davis County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson Davis County, MS include Carver Elementary School and J E Johnson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson Davis County?
2 public preschools are located in Jefferson Davis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Davis County?
Jefferson Davis County public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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