Serving 922 students in grades 7-12, Northeast Jones High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 922 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Northeast Jones High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeast Jones High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northeast Jones High School?
The graduation rate of Northeast Jones High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Northeast Jones High School?
922 students attend Northeast Jones High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Northeast Jones High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeast Jones High School?
Northeast Jones High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northeast Jones High School offer ?
Northeast Jones High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Northeast Jones High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 922 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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