For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,559 students in Jones County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Jones County, MS are West Jones High School, South Jones High School and Northeast Jones High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Jones County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northeast Jones High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jones County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Jones High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
254 Springhill Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 729-8144
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 729-8144
Gr: 7-12 | 1,574 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
South Jones High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
313 Anderson Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
Gr: 7-12 | 1,348 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Jones High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
68 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-2347
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-2347
Gr: 7-12 | 922 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Laurel High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 12th Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4145
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4145
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: 7-12
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
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Education Center
Alternative School
795 South 19th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-5195
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-5195
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel High School Voc Complex
Vocational School
1100 W 11th Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4144
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4144
Gr: 9-12
Jones County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Deason Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8008
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8008
Gr: K-3 | 579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
2726 Old Bay Springs Road
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0393
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0393
Gr: PK-3 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4524 Highway 15 North
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
4356 Sharon Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 428-1980
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 428-1980
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jones County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Jones County, MS include West Jones High School, South Jones High School and Northeast Jones High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jones County?
8 public high schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jones County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jones County include: Laurel High School vs. West Jones High School, Jones Co Career & Tech Educational Center vs. Jones County Learning Center, Laurel Education Center vs. Jones County Learning Center
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