Best Jones County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 526 students in Jones County, NC.

The top ranked public high school in Jones County, NC is Jones Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jones County, NC public high school have an score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and score of 48% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.

Jones County, NC public high school have a of 95%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Jones Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Jones County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Jones Senior High School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
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Bottom 50%

1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451

Gr: 6-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

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Jones County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Jones Middle School (Closed 2020)

190 Old New Bern Rd
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3956

Gr: 7-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Jones Senior High School (Closed 2021)

1490 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451

Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Jones County, NC?

The top ranked public high schools in Jones County, NC include Jones Senior High School.

How many public high schools are located in Jones County?

1 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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).