West Jones High School

254 Springhill Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,539 students in grades 7-12, West Jones High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Jones High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

West Jones High School's student population of 1,539 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,539 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
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School Rankings

West Jones High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Jones High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
#294 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
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42%
37%
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35%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
18%
4%
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Black
24%
47%
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White
54%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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90-94%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Jones High School's ranking?
West Jones High School is ranked #294 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are West Jones High School often compared to?
West Jones High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Jones High School, Northeast Jones High School, Laurel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Jones High School?
The graduation rate of West Jones High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Jones High School?
1,539 students attend West Jones High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of West Jones High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Jones High School?
West Jones High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Jones High School offer ?
West Jones High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is West Jones High School part of?
West Jones High School is part of Jones Co School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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