Serving 1,574 students in grades 7-12, West Jones High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than 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 50% 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: 1,574 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
West 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 West Jones High School is 0.65, which is more 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Jones High School?
The graduation rate of West Jones High School is 91%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend West Jones High School?
1,574 students attend West Jones High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of West Jones High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Jones High School?
West Jones High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Jones High School offer ?
West Jones High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is West Jones High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,574 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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