Laurel High School vs. South Jones High School
Should I attend Laurel High School or South Jones High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Laurel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
South Jones High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 715 students in grades 9-12, Laurel 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 11% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,308 students in grades 7-12, South Jones High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
715 students
1,308 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#679 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#276 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
221
Grade 8 Students
-
253
Grade 9 Students
201
236
Grade 10 Students
192
224
Grade 11 Students
166
179
Grade 12 Students
156
177
Ungraded Students
-
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
87%
18%
% White
3%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.23
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
