Jones Senior High School

1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 526 students in grades 6-12, Jones Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jones Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Jones Senior High School's student population of 526 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Jones Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones Senior High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1344 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35%
42%
47%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
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Black
33%
25%
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White
46%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Jones Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Jones Senior High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jones Senior High School's ranking?
Jones Senior High School is ranked #1344 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jones Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Jones Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jones Senior High School?
526 students attend Jones Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Jones Senior High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones Senior High School?
Jones Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jones Senior High School offer ?
Jones Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jones Senior High School part of?
Jones Senior High School is part of Jones County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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