Best Schools in Jones County, MS
Jones County, MS has 17 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 11 elementary) serving 11,734 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Jones County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jones County, MS
The top high schools in Jones County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast Jones High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 988 Students
2. West Jones High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 1516 Students
3. South Jones High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 1306 Students
4. Laurel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jones County, MS
The top middle schools in Jones County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 555 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jones County, MS
The top elementary schools in Jones County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 329 Students
2. South Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1070 Students
3. Moselle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 561 Students
4. Glade Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 430 Students
5. West Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1022 Students
6. East Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 772 Students
7. North Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 859 Students
8. Laurel Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 295 Students
9. St Johns Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Johns Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 174 Students
10. Mason Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 345 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
Average Download Speed
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.
Questions About Schools in Jones County, MS
How many schools are in Jones County, MS?
Jones County, MS has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,734 students in total.
How do schools in Jones County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Jones County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Jones County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jones County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jones County
3 places in Jones County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Laurel (11)
- Ellisville (2)
- Moselle (1)
School districts (2)
- Jones Co School Dist (9 schools)
- Laurel School District (6 schools)