Top 5 Best Jones County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,621 students in Jones County, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jones County, NC are Pollocksville Elementary School, Comfort Elementary School and Silverdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).

Best Jones County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pollocksville Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Trent St
Pollocksville, NC 28573
(252) 224-8071
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Comfort Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4384 Hwy 41 West
Comfort, NC 28522
(910) 324-4249
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #33.
Silverdale Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
841 Smith Road
Maysville, NC 28555
(910) 326-5146
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Jones Senior High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Grades: 6-12
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
Maysville Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
814 Sixth Street
Maysville, NC 28555
(910) 743-3631
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #66.
Trenton Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3441
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jones County, NC

Jones County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
190 Old New Bern Rd
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3956
Grades: 7-8
| 152 students
1490 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jones County, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jones County, NC include Pollocksville Elementary School, Comfort Elementary School and Silverdale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jones County, NC?
6 public elementary schools are located in Jones County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County, NC?
Jones County, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).

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