Jefferson County, Mississippi Education Statistics (2024)
Degree attainment and educational level analysis for Jefferson County, Mississippi
Jefferson County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)
HS Grad or Higher
81.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
Graduate Degree
5.6%
Population 25+
4,841
Jefferson County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution
Jefferson County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown
| Level of Education | Percentage | Count |
|---|---|---|
Less than High School | 18.2% | 883 |
High School Graduate | 40.6% | 1,965 |
Some College / Associate's | 27.7% | 1,342 |
Bachelor's Degree | 7.9% | 381 |
Graduate Degree | 5.6% | 270 |
Jefferson County, Mississippi Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)
Education Statistics FAQs for Jefferson County, Mississippi
Approximately 13.4% of adults in Jefferson County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jefferson County, Mississippi has decreased by 7.0 percentage points.