Serving 1,348 students in grades 7-12, South 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 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 1,348 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
South 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 South Jones High School is 0.51, 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Jones High School?
The graduation rate of South Jones High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend South Jones High School?
1,348 students attend South Jones High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of South Jones High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Jones High School?
South Jones High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Jones High School offer ?
South Jones High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is South Jones High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,348 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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