Top 5 Best Jones County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,562 students in Jones County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Jones County, MS are South Jones High School, Northeast Jones High School and West 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 37% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 88%.
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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Jones County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Jones High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
313 Anderson Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
Grades: 7-12
| 1,308 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Jones High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
68 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-2347
Grades: 7-12
| 1,000 students
Rank: #33.
West Jones High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
254 Springhill Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 729-8144
Grades: 7-12
| 1,539 students
Rank: #44.
Laurel High School
Math: 11% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W 12th Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4145
Grades: 9-12
| 715 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jones Co Career & Tech Educational Center
Vocational School
2409 Moose Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 425-2378
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jones County Learning Center
Alternative School
301 N. Deason Street
Laurel, MS 39441
(601) 649-8080
Grades: 3-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Education Center
Alternative School
795 South 19th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-5195
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel High School Voc Complex
Vocational School
1100 W 11th Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4144
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jones County, MS

Jones County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Deason Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8008
Grades: K-3
| 579 students
4524 Highway 15 North
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
4356 Sharon Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 428-1980
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
795 South 19th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 426-6437
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
663 Magnolia Rd
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 649-7827
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
1125 North Fifth Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students

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 South Jones High School, Northeast Jones High School and West Jones High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jones County, MS?
8 public high schools are located in Jones County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County, MS?
Jones County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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