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Jones Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,524 students in Jones Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Jones Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
8,524 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
633 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Jones Co School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
# American Indian Students
69 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
990 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
5%
# Black Students
1,706 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
20%
47%
# White Students
5,259 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
62%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
456 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
213
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
624
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
688
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
620
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
597
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
641
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
573
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
626
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
628
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
652
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
679
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
672
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
560
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
556
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
195
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,756 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,512 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,756
$12,143
Spending / Student
$9,512
$12,013
Best Jones Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Jones High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
254 Springhill Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 729-8144
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 729-8144
Grades: 7-12
| 1,516 students
Rank: #22.
Moselle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
168 Rayner Road
Moselle, MS 39459
(601) 582-7586
Moselle, MS 39459
(601) 582-7586
Grades: PK-6
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Glade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
990 Highway 15 South
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4265
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4265
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: #44.
South Jones High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
313 Anderson Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
Grades: 7-12
| 1,306 students
Rank: #55.
West Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5652 Highway 84 West
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 763-4850
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 763-4850
Grades: PK-6
| 1,022 students
Rank: #66.
Northeast Jones High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-2347
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-2347
Grades: 7-12
| 988 students
Rank: #77.
East Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-9799
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-9799
Grades: PK-6
| 772 students
Rank: #88.
South Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27 Warrior Road
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3577
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3577
Grades: PK-6
| 1,070 students
Rank: #99.
North Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Trace Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Grades: PK-6
| 859 students
Rank: n/an/a
jones co career & tech Educational center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2409 Moose Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 425-2378
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 425-2378
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jones County Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
301 N. Deason Street
Laurel, MS 39441
(601) 649-8080
Laurel, MS 39441
(601) 649-8080
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jones Co School District?
Jones Co School District manages 11 public schools serving 8,524 students.
What is the rank of Jones Co School District?
Jones Co School District is ranked #51 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jones Co School District?
62% of Jones Co School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jones Co School District?
Jones Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Jones Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,512 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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