For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,121 students in Jones County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Jones County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
5,121 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
344 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Jones County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 221 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
117 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
18%
# Black Students
1,317 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
26%
36%
# White Students
3,460 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
68%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
200 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
247
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
334
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
336
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
319
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
335
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
354
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
375
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
435
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
369
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
415
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
442
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
385
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
393
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
382
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,763 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,924 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,763
$14,333
Spending / Student
$12,924
$13,458
Best Jones County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turner Woods Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
144 Willie L Fluellen Dr
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2222
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2222
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Dames Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
545 Ga Highway 18 W
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2023
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2023
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Gray Station Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 Ga Highway 18 E
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2090
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2090
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #44.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 Ga Highway 18 E
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-6295
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-6295
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #55.
Mattie Wells Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mattie Wells Dr
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 742-5959
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 742-5959
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #66.
Clifton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
169 Dusty Ln
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 743-5182
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 743-5182
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #77.
Jones County High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
339 Railroad St
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-5444
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-5444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,602 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jones County School District?
Jones County School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,121 students.
What is the rank of Jones County School District?
Jones County School District is ranked #97 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County School District?
68% of Jones County School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jones County School District?
Jones County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Jones County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,924 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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