Total enrollment
1,016
+2 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
Jones County
North Carolina · Public K-12
5 public K-12 schools, roughly 1,016 students, one county, 9,302 residents. That is Jones County, North Carolina on the numbers. The level mix is 4 elementary and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Jones County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
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 North Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 52.4% | #43 of 93 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,016 | #98 of 98 | #2,740 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #92 of 98 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #12 of 98 | #1,357 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 98.5% | #36 of 98 | #130 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.6% | #30 of 94 | #250 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
9,302
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,016
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$59,641
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.5%
Above North Carolina avg
Elementary
4
521 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
495 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jones County Schools
1,016 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+
19.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
47
18.5% under 18
Test scores in Jones County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Maysville Elementary· 63.6%
- Comfort Elementary· 58.9%
- Pollocksville Elementary· 57.7%
- Jones Senior High School· 54.3%
- Trenton Elementary· 51.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Senior High School | Trenton | High | 06-12 | 495 | · |
| Trenton Elementary | Trenton | Elementary | PK-05 | 153 | · |
| Comfort Elementary | Comfort | Elementary | PK-05 | 127 | · |
| Maysville Elementary | Maysville | Elementary | PK-05 | 121 | · |
| Pollocksville Elementary | Pollocksville | Elementary | PK-05 | 120 | · |
Cities in Jones County
About Jones County
Jones County is a sparse North Carolina county of about 9,302 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 1,016 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $59,641, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 6% meaningfully below the North Carolina median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Jones County spans 4 elementary schools (521 students), and 1 high school (495).
Jones County Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,016 students across Jones County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Jones County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,014 students to 1,016.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Jones County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data