Best Schools in Jones County, NC
Jones County, NC has a total of 27 schools including 9 high schools, 12 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 17,331 students attend Jones County, NC schools. On average, schools in Jones County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jones County greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 203 Students
2. Lenoir County Early College High
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Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 213 Students
3. Swansboro High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1115 Students
4. Richlands High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
5. White Oak High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
6. South Lenoir High
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Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
7. New Bern High
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1631 Students
8. Jones Senior High School
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Jones County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 557 Students
9. East Duplin High
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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
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students
2. Swansboro Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students
3. Grover C Fields Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
4. Trexler Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
5. Jacksonville Commons Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students
6. Hunters Creek Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
7. Woodington Middle
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Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
8. H J Macdonald Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
9. West Craven Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
10. Rochelle Middle
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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
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Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
2. Pollocksville Elementary
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Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
3. Beulaville Elementary
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Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 822 Students
4. Maysville Elementary
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Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 132 Students
5. B F Grady Elementary
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Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 869 Students
6. Southwood Elementary
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Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
7. Trenton Elementary
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Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
8. Southeast Elementary
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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
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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