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Jones Co School Dist 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 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,541 students in Jones Co School Dist 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 Dist 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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
8,541 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
592 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Jones Co School Dist 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
0.56
0.60
# American Indian Students
75 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
974 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
4%
# Black Students
1,691 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
20%
47%
# White Students
5,349 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
63%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
403 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
200
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
696
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
659
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
571
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
659
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
592
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
606
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
583
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
666
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
692
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
689
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
606
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
562
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
565
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
195
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,735 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,494 is less than the state median of $11,965. 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
$10,735
$12,094
Spending / Student
$9,494
$11,965
Best Jones Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Jones High 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
| 1,539 students
Rank: #22.
Moselle Elementary 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
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Glade Elementary 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
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
South Jones High 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
| 1,308 students
Rank: #55.
West Jones Elementary 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
| 1,006 students
Rank: #66.
Northeast Jones High 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
| 1,000 students
Rank: #77.
East Jones Elementary 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
| 770 students
Rank: #88.
South Jones Elementary 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
| 1,100 students
Rank: #99.
North Jones Elementary 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
| 844 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jones Co Career & Tech Educational Center
Vocational 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
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 Dist School District?
Jones Co School Dist School District manages 11 public schools serving 8,541 students.
What is the rank of Jones Co School Dist School District?
Jones Co School Dist 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 Dist School District?
63% of Jones Co School Dist School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% 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 Dist School District?
Jones Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Jones Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,494 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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