Total enrollment
5,004
-114 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Jones County
Georgia · Public K-12
Jones County is one of Georgia's public-school counties, with 7 schools serving about 5,004 students (4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $75,500.
4-year change in Jones County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Jones County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 48.1% | #29 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,004 | #60 of 137 | #1,336 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #65 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #93 of 137 | #1,613 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 41.3% | #130 of 137 | #2,035 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.4% | #99 of 137 | #1,077 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
28,673
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
5,004
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$75,500
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.3%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
4
2,299 students
Middle
2
1,091 students
High
1
1,614 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jones County Public Schools
5,004 students · 1 district in Jones County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jones County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.8% under 18
Test scores in Jones County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Turner Woods Elementary School· 53.1%
- Gray Station Middle School· 50.9%
- Dames Ferry Elementary School· 48.7%
- Gray Elementary School· 42.5%
- Clifton Ridge Middle School· 33.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Mattie Wells Elementary School· 33.2%
- Clifton Ridge Middle School· 33.3%
- Gray Elementary School· 42.5%
- Dames Ferry Elementary School· 48.7%
- Gray Station Middle School· 50.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County High School | Gray | High | 09-12 | 1,614 | · |
| Dames Ferry Elementary School | Gray | Elementary | PK-05 | 613 | · |
| Gray Station Middle School | Gray | Middle | 06-08 | 609 | · |
| Turner Woods Elementary School | Gray | Elementary | PK-05 | 590 | · |
| Mattie Wells Elementary School | Macon | Elementary | PK-05 | 584 | · |
| Gray Elementary School | Gray | Elementary | PK-05 | 512 | · |
| Clifton Ridge Middle School | Macon | Middle | 06-08 | 482 | · |
Cities in Jones County
About Jones County
Jones County is a rural-scale county of about 28,673 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system hosts approximately 5,004 students across 7 schools.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $75,500, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 20% noticeably above the Georgia median.
In terms of grade levels, Jones County consists of 4 elementary schools (2,299 students), 2 middle schools (1,091), and 1 high school (1,614).
The largest single district in Jones County is Jones County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 5,004 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Jones County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 5,118 students to 5,004.
On allk12, the community for Jones County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data