Best High Schools in Jones County, NC

Jones County, NC has 9 high schools with 7,518 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 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jones County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Early College East High

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 203 Students

2. Lenoir County Early College High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 213 Students

3. Swansboro High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1115 Students

4. Richlands High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students

5. White Oak High

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students

6. South Lenoir High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students

7. New Bern High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1631 Students

8. Jones Senior High School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jones County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 557 Students

9. East Duplin High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students

Best Middle Schools in Jones County, NC

Jones County, NC has 12 middle schools with 8,872 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 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jones County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Tucker Creek Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students

2. Swansboro Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students

3. Grover C Fields Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students

4. Trexler Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students

5. Jacksonville Commons Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students

6. Hunters Creek Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students

7. Woodington Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students

8. H J Macdonald Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students

9. West Craven Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students

10. Rochelle Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Jones County, NC

Jones County, NC has 6 elementary schools with 941 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 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jones County meet expectations.

1. Comfort Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students

2. Pollocksville Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students

3. Beulaville Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 822 Students

4. Maysville Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 132 Students

5. B F Grady Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 869 Students

6. Southwood Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students

7. Trenton Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students

8. Southeast Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Jones County, NC

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Jones County, NC has a total population of 9,172 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Jones County, NC

17,331

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jones County, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

13.49 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.15 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.34 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jones County, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jones County, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,109 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

24 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Jones County, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations