Serving 937 students in grades 7-13, Northeast Jones High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-13
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northeast Jones High School serves the eastern part of Laurel, MS, covering an area of approximately 233.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 19.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northeast Jones High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Northeast Jones High School's student population of 937 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
937 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
Northeast Jones High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeast Jones High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast Jones High School's ranking?
Northeast Jones High School is ranked #419 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Northeast Jones High School often compared to?
Northeast Jones High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Jones High School, South Jones High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northeast Jones High School?
The graduation rate of Northeast Jones High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Northeast Jones High School?
937 students attend Northeast Jones High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Northeast Jones High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northeast Jones High School?
Northeast Jones High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northeast Jones High School offer ?
Northeast Jones High School offers enrollment in grades 7-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeast Jones High School part of?
Northeast Jones High School is part of Jones County School District.
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