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Jones County School District (2026) - Laurel, MS

Jones County School District

5204 Highway 11 North
Ellisville, MS 39437
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Jones County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,685 students in Jones County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Jones County School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
8,685 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
654 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jones County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#54 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
53%
52%
43%
42%
56%
55%
92%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
7%
% Black
20%
45%
% White
60%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,557 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,336 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,557
$12,408
Spending / Student
$9,336
$12,276

Best Jones County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Jones High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
254 Springhill Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 729-8144
Gr: 7-13 | 1,585 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Glade Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
990 Highway 15 South
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 428-4265
Gr: PK-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Moselle Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
168 Rayner Road
Moselle, MS 39459
(601) 582-7586
Gr: PK-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
South Jones High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
313 Anderson Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
Gr: 7-13 | 1,295 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
South Jones Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27 Warrior Road
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3577
Gr: PK-6 | 1,129 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
West Jones Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5652 Highway 84 West
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 439-4823
Gr: PK-6 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
East Jones Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
108 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-9799
Gr: PK-6 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
North Jones Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Trace Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Gr: PK-6 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Northeast Jones High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
68 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-2347
Gr: 7-13 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Jones Co Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
2409 Moose Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 425-2378
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jones County Learning Center
Alternative School
301 N. Deason Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 428-8800
Gr: 3-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jones County School District?
Jones County School District manages 11 public schools serving 8,685 students.
What is the rank of Jones County School District?
Jones County School District is ranked #54 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County School District?
60% of Jones County School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jones County School District?
Jones County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Jones County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,336 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,685 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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