For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,621 students in Jones County, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Jones County, NC are Pollocksville Elementary School, Comfort Elementary School and Silverdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jones County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pollocksville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Trent St
Pollocksville, NC 28573
(252) 224-8071
Pollocksville, NC 28573
(252) 224-8071
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Comfort Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4384 Hwy 41 West
Comfort, NC 28522
(910) 324-4249
Comfort, NC 28522
(910) 324-4249
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #33.
Silverdale Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
841 Smith Road
Maysville, NC 28555
(910) 326-5146
Maysville, NC 28555
(910) 326-5146
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Jones Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Grades: 6-12
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
814 Sixth Street
Maysville, NC 28555
(910) 743-3631
Maysville, NC 28555
(910) 743-3631
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #66.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3441
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3441
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Jones County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
190 Old New Bern Rd
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3956
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3956
Grades: 7-8
| 152 students
1490 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jones County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Jones County, NC include Pollocksville Elementary School, Comfort Elementary School and Silverdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jones County, NC?
6 public schools are located in Jones County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County, NC?
Jones County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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