Best Laurel Public High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,254 students in Laurel, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Laurel, MS are West Jones High School, Northeast Jones High School and Laurel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurel, 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 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Laurel have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Laurel, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Laurel, MS (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Jones High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
254 Springhill Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 729-8144
Gr: 7-13 | 1,585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Jones High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
68 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-2347
Gr: 7-13 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Laurel High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W 12th Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4145
Gr: 9-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Jones Co Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
2409 Moose Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 425-2378
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Education Center
Alternative School
795 South 19th Avenue
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
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Laurel, Mississippi

Laurel, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2726 Old Bay Springs Road
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
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
4356 Sharon Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 428-1980
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
795 South 19th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 426-6437
Gr: K-5
663 Magnolia Rd
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 649-7827
Gr: 2-6
1125 North Fifth Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Gr: 7-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Laurel, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Laurel, MS include West Jones High School, Northeast Jones High School and Laurel High School.
How many public high schools are located in Laurel?
6 public high schools are located in Laurel.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel?
Laurel public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Laurel are often viewed compared to one another?

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