Best Schools in Jones County, MS
Jones County, MS has a total of 21 schools including 7 high schools, 1 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 11,734 students attend Jones County, MS schools. On average, schools in Jones County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jones County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jones County, MS
Jones County, MS has 7 high schools with 4,842 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jones County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jones County don't meet expectations.
1. South Jones High School
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Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1306 Students
2. Northeast Jones High School
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Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 988 Students
3. West Jones High School
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Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1516 Students
4. Laurel High School
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Laurel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jones County, MS
Jones County, MS has 1 middle schools with 555 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jones County score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 16% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jones County meet expectations.
1. Laurel Middle School
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Laurel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jones County, MS
Jones County, MS has 11 elementary schools with 6,337 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jones County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jones County exceed expectations.
1. Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
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Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 329 Students
2. Glade Elementary School
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Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 430 Students
3. Moselle Elementary School
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Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 561 Students
4. West Jones Elementary School
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Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1022 Students
5. East Jones Elementary School
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Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 772 Students
6. South Jones Elementary School
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Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1070 Students
7. North Jones Elementary School
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Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 859 Students
8. Laurel Upper Elementary
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Laurel School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 295 Students
9. Mason Elementary School
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Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 345 Students
10. Oak Park Elementary School
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Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 480 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jones County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jones County, MS has a total population of 67,246 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jones County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jones County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jones County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jones County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jones County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 31%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 33%
- Projected Test Scores: 34%
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- Projected Test Scores: 36%
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- Actual Test Scores: 41%
- Projected Test Scores: 40%
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- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 32%
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- Projected Test Scores: 38%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 43%
- Projected Test Scores: 42%
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- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
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- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
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