Jones Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,581 students in Jones Co 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 Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Jones Co School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.61
# American Indian Students
65 Students
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,028 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
5%
# Black Students
1,757 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
20%
47%
# White Students
5,186 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
60%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
502 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
205
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
642
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
671
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
625
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
645
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
598
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
623
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
587
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
650
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
625
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
679
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
644
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
608
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
552
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
227
7,677
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,685 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,449 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jones Co School District?
Jones Co School District manages 11 public schools serving 8,581 students.
What is the rank of Jones Co School District?
Jones Co School District is ranked #51 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jones Co School District?
60% of Jones Co School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jones Co School District?
Jones Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Jones Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,449 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,581 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20% in MS)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
