Serving 152 students in grades 7-8, Jones Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
152 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
22%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
24%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
42%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Jones Middle School?
152 students attend Jones Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Jones Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jones Middle School?
Jones Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jones Middle School offer ?
Jones Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Jones Middle School part of?
Jones Middle School is part of Jones County Schools.
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