Best Schools in Jones County, TX
Jones County, TX has 28 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,557 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, 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, TX
The top high schools in Jones County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stamford H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stamford Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
2. Clyde H S
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Projected Test Scores
Clyde Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 441 Students
3. Hawley H S
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Projected Test Scores
Hawley Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students
4. Abilene H S
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Projected Test Scores
Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1966 Students
5. Anson H S
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Projected Test Scores
Anson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
6. Merkel H S
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Projected Test Scores
Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
7. Hamlin Collegiate H S
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Projected Test Scores
Hamlin Collegiate Isd • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 186 Students
8. Lueders-avoca H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lueders-avoca Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 25 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jones County, TX
The top middle schools in Jones County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stamford Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stamford Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 110 Students
2. Clyde J H
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Clyde Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
3. Hawley Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Hawley Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 200 Students
4. Merkel Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
5. Anson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Anson Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
6. Craig Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 783 Students
7. Mann Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 879 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jones County, TX
The top elementary schools in Jones County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clyde Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clyde Cisd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 307 Students
2. Taylor El
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Projected Test Scores
Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 658 Students
3. Lueders-avoca El/j H
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lueders-avoca Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 76 Students
4. Merkel El
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Projected Test Scores
Merkel Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
5. Stafford El
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Projected Test Scores
Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
6. Hamlin Collegiate El
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Hamlin Collegiate Isd • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 232 Students
7. Oliver El
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Projected Test Scores
Stamford Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students
8. Hawley El
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Hawley Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
9. Anson El
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Anson Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
10. Clyde El
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Projected Test Scores
Clyde Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 366 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jones County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jones County, TX has a total population of 19,663 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jones County, TX
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, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jones County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jones County, TX.
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, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jones County, TX
How many schools are in Jones County, TX?
Jones County, TX has 28 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,557 students in total.
How do schools in Jones County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Jones County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, 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: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jones County
5 places in Jones County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (3)
- Anson Isd (3 schools)
- Hawley Isd (3 schools)
- Stamford Isd (3 schools)