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Jones County

Mississippi · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Jones County number 20, teaching approximately 11,313 Mississippi students against a population of 66,472. The level mix is 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high schools.

7-year change in Jones County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,313
-572 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
15
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
47%
was 50%
% Hispanic
14%
was 9%
% Black
34%
was 37%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
20
3 districts
Enrollment
11,313
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,216
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
76.3%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
9
6,115 students
Middle
2
641 students
High
6
4,557 students
Combined / other
3
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jones County School District
8,693 students · 3 districts 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
White
64%
Hispanic
6%
Black
29%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
47%
Hispanic
14%
Black
34%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
38
25.1% under 18

Test scores in Jones County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 15 schools in Jones County ranked by score →

All schools (20)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
West Jones High SchoolLaurelHigh07-131,587·
South Jones High SchoolEllisvilleHigh07-131,300·
South Jones Elementary SchoolEllisvilleElementaryPK-061,129·
West Jones Elementary SchoolLaurelElementaryPK-061,114·
Northeast Jones High SchoolLaurelHigh07-13938·
North Jones Elementary SchoolLaurelElementaryPK-06854·
East Jones ElementaryLaurelElementaryPK-06794·
Laurel High SchoolLaurelHigh09-12732·
Moselle Elementary SchoolMoselleElementaryPK-06554·
Nora Davis ElementaryLaurelElementary02-04519·
Glade ElementaryLaurelElementaryPK-06423·
Oak Park Elementary SchoolLaurelElementaryPK-01405·
Laurel Middle SchoolLaurelMiddle07-08388·
Laurel Magnet School Of The ArtsLaurelElementaryPK-06323·
Laurel Upper ElementaryLaurelMiddle05-06253·
Jones Co Career & Technical Education CtrLaurelHigh07-120·
Jones County Learning CenterEllisvilleCombined03-120·
LAUREL EDUCATION CENTERLaurelCombined04-120·
LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL VOC COMPLEXLaurelHigh09-120·
MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLaurelCombinedM-M··

Cities in Jones County

Laurel10 schoolsLaurel6 schoolsEllisville3 schoolsMoselle1 school

About Jones County

In Mississippi, Jones County is a middle-population county of about 66,472 residents. 20 public schools across the county instructs about 11,313 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $52,216, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

In terms of grade levels, Jones County is made up of 9 elementary schools (6,115 students), 2 middle schools (641), 6 high schools (4,557), and 3 combined or other schools.

Jones County School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 8,693 students across Jones County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 11,313 students, declined 5% from the 11,885 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Jones County shed 1 school, going from 16 to 15. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment rose from 9% to 14%.

On allk12, the community for Jones County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Jones County?
Jones County, Mississippi has 20 public K-12 schools serving approximately 11,313 students.
How many high schools are in Jones County?
Jones County, Mississippi has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 4,557 students.
How many middle schools are in Jones County?
Jones County, Mississippi has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 641 students.
How many elementary schools are in Jones County?
Jones County, Mississippi has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 6,115 students.
What is the largest school district in Jones County?
Jones County School District is the largest school district in Jones County, serving approximately 8,693 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Jones County?
Jones County, Mississippi has a population of approximately 66,472, with a median age of 38. About 25.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Jones County?
Median household income in Jones County is $52,216, above the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 12.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jones County?
Approximately 20.7% of adults 25 and older in Jones County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jones County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 76.3% of students in Jones County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Mississippi county average of 82.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jones County schools?
Across Jones County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.1 to 1.

Jones County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data