Best Schools in Jones County, NC
Jones County, NC has 20 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,875 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, 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, NC
The top high schools in Jones County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Havelock High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
2. Jones Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 557 Students
3. South Lenoir High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
4. White Oak High
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
5. New Bern High
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Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1631 Students
6. West Craven High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 860 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jones County, NC
The top middle schools in Jones County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tucker Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students
2. Grover C Fields Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
3. H J Macdonald Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
4. Hunters Creek Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
5. Woodington Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
6. West Craven Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jones County, NC
The top elementary schools in Jones County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. W Jesse Gurganus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
2. Comfort Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
3. Southwood Elementary
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Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
4. Maysville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 132 Students
5. James W Smith Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
6. Pollocksville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
7. Ben D Quinn Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 367 Students
8. Trenton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 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.
Questions About Schools in Jones County, NC
How many schools are in Jones County, NC?
Jones County, NC has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,875 students in total.
How do schools in Jones County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Jones County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, 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: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jones County
4 places in Jones County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Trenton (2)
- Comfort (1)
- Maysville (1)
- Pollocksville (1)
School districts (1)
- Jones County Schools (5 schools)