Jdc High School

Summary:

Jdc High School is a public high school located in Bassfield, Mississippi, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 387 students. The school is part of the Jefferson Davis County School District, which is ranked 92 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jdc High School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (89.66%) compared to the surrounding schools, such as West Marion High School, which is predominantly white (68.89%), and East Marion High School, which is predominantly African American (72.73%). While Jdc High School performs better than the state average in Algebra I, it lags behind in English II and Biology. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Jdc High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi high schools over the past decade, with a ranking between 158-217 out of 226-244 schools and a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school spends $13,315 per student, which is higher than the spending at some of the nearby schools, such as Columbia High School and Seminary High School. However, the overall low performance suggests that additional funding alone may not be the sole solution to the challenges faced by Jdc High School and the surrounding communities, which are also grappling with significant economic challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

891 Bass Burkett Rd
Bassfield, MS 39421

(601) 943-5391

District: Jefferson Davis County School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,288

Feeder schools for Jdc High School:

Elementary:

Carver Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 387

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.7%

White:

8.3%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jdc High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41. (See more...)

Compare Details Jdc High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jdc High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.7%), White (8.3%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jdc High School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Jdc High School employs 30.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jdc High School is $16,288.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jdc High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jefferson Davis County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Davis County School District 76^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jdc High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	19.81	201^st	244	17.6%
2009	14.38	219^th	247	11.3%
2010	41.53	165^th	255	35.3%
2011	40.77	178^th	264	32.6%
2012	40.66	169^th	270	37.4%
2013	29.74	196^th	269	27.1%
2014	49.92	135^th	264	48.9%
2015	42.94	144^th	266	45.9%
2016	23.42	202^nd	260	22.3%
2017	41.00	161^st	272	40.8%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Jdc High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	28.49	191^st	232	17.7%
2005	28.32	192^nd	232	17.2%
2006	24.67	201^st	232	13.4%
2007	11.42	218^th	232	6.0%
2008	23.56	189^th	235	19.6%
2009	23.51	190^th	235	19.1%
2010	28.54	181^st	235	23.0%
2011	31.76	184^th	244	24.6%
2012	22.83	195^th	241	19.1%
2013	21.39	197^th	238	17.2%
2014	26.65	191^st	236	19.1%
2015	9.96	217^th	226	4.0%
2016	25.73	172^nd	231	25.5%
2017	29.63	162^nd	237	31.6%
2019	28.04	166^th	233	28.8%
2023	31.08	158^th	226	30.1%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jdc High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	213	341	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	554
1991	199	393	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	592
1992	210	400	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	610
1993	193	399	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	592
1994	179	395	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	574
1995	178	385	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	563
1996	178	385	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	563
1997	162	366	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	530
1998	127	321	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	449
1999	121	318	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	441
2000	113	329	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	444
2001	110	297	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	408
2002	96	310	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	406
2003	96	310	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	406
2004	94	321	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	415
2005	83	324	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	408
2006	87	315	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	403
2007	73	349	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	424
2008	67	354	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	422
2009	50	340	0	0	0	0	0	390
2010	49	329	1	1	0	0	0	380
2011	37	328	1	0	0	0	0	366
2012	43	302	1	3	0	0	0	349
2013	41	295	1	5	0	0	0	342
2014	47	263	1	6	0	0	0	317
2015	57	244	1	4	0	0	0	306
2016	48	239	1	5	0	0	1	294
2017	51	198	0	6	0	0	2	257
2018	43	346	0	6	0	0	1	396
2019	55	322	0	4	0	0	3	384
2020	50	313	0	3	0	0	2	368
2021	44	319	0	2	0	0	4	369
2022	44	345	0	2	0	0	4	395
2023	32	347	1	2	0	0	5	387

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jdc High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	554	30.5	18.1	n/a
1991	592	34.4	17.2	n/a
1992	610	36.2	16.8	79.2
1993	592	36.2	16.4	79.6
1994	574	35.2	16.3	80.7
1995	563	38.7	14.5	90.4
1996	563	38.7	14.5	90.4
1997	530	34.9	15.2	89.8
1998	449	30.8	14.6	85.3
1999	441	29.9	14.7	94.6
2000	444	31.4	14.1	95
2001	408	32.4	12.6	93.9
2002	406	32.7	12.4	95.3
2003	406	32.7	12.4	95.3
2004	415	33.2	12.5	99.3
2005	408	33.8	12.1	99.3
2006	403	30.8	13.1	99.3
2007	424	32.5	13.0	99.3
2008	422	24.3	17.4	90.5
2009	390	25.8	15.1	89.7
2010	380	27.7	13.7	99.2
2011	366	26.4	13.8	99.2
2012	349	27.2	12.7	99.1
2013	342	25.0	13.6	99.1
2014	317	26.1	12.1	99.1
2015	306	22.0	13.9	99
2016	294	25.0	11.7	99
2017	257	20.7	12.3	98.8
2018	396	29.1	13.5	99.2
2019	384	30.9	12.4	99.2
2020	368	26.5	13.8	99.2
2021	369	30.8	11.9	99.2
2022	395	32.2	12.2	99.2
2023	387	30.8	12.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jdc High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	554	30.5	18.1	n/a
1991	592	34.4	17.2	n/a
1992	610	36.2	16.8	79.2
1993	592	36.2	16.4	79.6
1994	574	35.2	16.3	80.7
1995	563	38.7	14.5	90.4
1996	563	38.7	14.5	90.4
1997	530	34.9	15.2	89.8
1998	449	30.8	14.6	85.3
1999	441	29.9	14.7	94.6
2000	444	31.4	14.1	95
2001	408	32.4	12.6	93.9
2002	406	32.7	12.4	95.3
2003	406	32.7	12.4	95.3
2004	415	33.2	12.5	99.3
2005	408	33.8	12.1	99.3
2006	403	30.8	13.1	99.3
2007	424	32.5	13.0	99.3
2008	422	24.3	17.4	90.5
2009	390	25.8	15.1	89.7
2010	380	27.7	13.7	99.2
2011	366	26.4	13.8	99.2
2012	349	27.2	12.7	99.1
2013	342	25.0	13.6	99.1
2014	317	26.1	12.1	99.1
2015	306	22.0	13.9	99
2016	294	25.0	11.7	99
2017	257	20.7	12.3	98.8
2018	396	29.1	13.5	99.2
2019	384	30.9	12.4	99.2
2020	368	26.5	13.8	99.2
2021	369	30.8	11.9	99.2
2022	395	32.2	12.2	99.2
2023	387	30.8	12.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jdc High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$13,968
2018	$13,315
2019	$13,241
2020	$15,348
2021	$14,703
2022	$16,288

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jdc High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 166^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 158^th of 226 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Jdc High School)	35.9	77.6	41.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson Davis County School District)	35.9	77.6	41.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Jdc High School)	25	31.1	6.1%
End of Course English II (Jefferson Davis County School District)	25	31.1	6.1%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Jdc High School)	47.9	45.4	2.5%
End of Course Biology (Jefferson Davis County School District)	47.9	45.4	2.5%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Jdc High School)	38.3	61.2	22.9%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Jefferson Davis County School District)	38.3	61.2	22.9%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	384	387	0.8%
African American	322	347	7.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	55	32	41.8%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.2%	100%	0.8%

Schools Near Jdc High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Jdc High School	Public	9-12	891 Bass Burkett Rd	Bassfield	39421	Jefferson Davis County	Jefferson Davis County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 943-5391	387	31	12.5	100.0%	32 (8.3%)	347 (89.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)								(n/a)										$16,288
Jeff Davis County Vocational Technical Center	Public	9-12	5080 Hwy 42	Carson	39427	Jefferson Davis County	Jefferson Davis County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 792-5005	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sumrall High School	Public	9-12	198 Center Avenue	Sumrall	39482	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 758-4730	603	40	15.2	99.5%	514 (85.2%)	63 (10.4%)	12 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	80.6	31^st of 228 public high schools	86.4%					(n/a)					72.6	60.8		80.9	86.6	$12,235
Seminary High School	Public	9-12	200 Main Street	Seminary	39479	Covington County	Covington County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 722-3220	388	28	14.0	100.0%	231 (59.5%)	121 (31.2%)	23 (5.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	49.2	124^th of 228 public high schools	45.6%		36	148^th of 226 public high schools	34.5%	24					73.2	45.6		63.3	57.6	$12,886
Collins High School	Public	7-12	1208 S. Dogwood	Collins	39428	Covington County	Covington County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 765-3203	242	24	9.9	100.0%	45 (18.6%)	168 (69.4%)	19 (7.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	15.1	200^th of 228 public high schools	12.3%		19.1	187^th of 226 public high schools	17.3%	13	24.0	26.5	45.0	22.4	43.1	33.4	40.9	44.2	31.5	$16,046
Covington County Vocational Technical	Public	9-12	1200 S. Dogwood St.	Collins	39428	Covington County	Covington County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 765-8253	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	1009 Broad Street	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-5334	469	32	14.8	100.0%	221 (47.1%)	228 (48.6%)	11 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	41.3	138^th of 228 public high schools	39.5%		52.6	113^th of 226 public high schools	50.0%	25					69.9	34.7		71.7	48.2	$12,168
Marion County Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	1140 Highway 13 South	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 736-6095	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Marion High School	Public	7-12	2 West Marion Street	Foxworth	39483	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-6381	569	44	12.8	100.0%	392 (68.9%)	162 (28.5%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	53.1	111^th of 228 public high schools	51.3%		52.1	114^th of 226 public high schools	49.6%	3	40.3	39.6	55.9	57.0	85.2	45.8	57.0	50.5	67.7	$13,694
East Marion High School	Public	7-12	527 East Marion School Road	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-3006	330	28	11.6	100.0%	84 (25.5%)	240 (72.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	40.2	141^st of 228 public high schools	38.2%		33.2	156^th of 226 public high schools	31.0%	15	36.4	26.4	52.8	43.4	67.2	21.4	58.5	67.2	58.9	$17,184

Frequently Asked Questions about Jdc High School

What district is Jdc High School in?

Jefferson Davis County School District

What is the racial makeup of Jdc High School?

Students at Jdc High School are 90% African American, 8% White, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Jdc High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 387 students attended Jdc High School.

What schools feed into Jdc High School?

Jdc High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carver Elementary School

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