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Black or African American comprised largest percent of student body in Jefferson County schools in 2022-23 school year

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Of the 1,063 students enrolled in Jefferson County schools in 2022-23 school year, 38.9% were Black or African American, according to the Mississippi Department of Education. This was the most represented ethnicity among Jefferson County students.

This is a 30.2% decrease from the previous school year.

Countywide, Jefferson Co Elem School had the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2022-23 school year.

There are four schools within Jefferson County.

Mississippi's schools, with an enrollment of 436,523 in the 2023-24 academic year, are mostly divided between two ethnicities, with Black or African American students being the largest racial group at 46.86%, followed by white students at 42.14%.

Students in the state showed a significant improvement in the 2022-23 academic year, demonstrating sustained progress in their post-pandemic recovery. Overall, 87% of schools and 91% of districts achieved a grade of C or better, compared to 81% of schools and 87% of districts in the prior year.

Results from the 2022-23 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) showed students reaching an all-time high in all core subjects. Students better performed on the Math and English portion of the test, achieving grades around 5% better than in the previous year.

Due to missing or insufficient enrollment data, some schools were not included in the analysis.

Ethnic Diversity in Jefferson County Schools in 2022-23 School Year
Black [38.9%]Ethnicities <5%
Enrollment in Jefferson County Schools by Ethnicity in 2022-23 School Year
SchoolAsian %Black or African American %Hispanic of Latino %Multiracial %White %
Jefferson County Elementary School0%97.4%0%0%0%

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