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JONES CO SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
11
Schools
8,524
Students
$9,887
Per-Pupil Spend
-31% nat'l
99.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
89.7%
Graduation Rate
+3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

JONES CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 8,524 students across 11 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,887 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EAST JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06772
GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06430
MOSELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06561
NORTH JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06859
SOUTH JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–061,070
WEST JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–061,022
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JONES CO CAREER & TECH ED CENTER07–120
NORTHEAST JONES HIGH SCHOOL07–12988
SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL07–121,306
WEST JONES HIGH SCHOOL07–121,516
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
JONES COUNTY LEARNING CENTER03–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,887-31% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
29%
State
51.6%
Local (property tax)
28.7%
Federal
19.7%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
8,524
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.7%
Opportunity Score—
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.7% graduation rate — 3.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,887, spending is 31% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in JONES CO SCHOOL DIST?
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST has 11 public schools, serving a total of 8,524 students.
What is the graduation rate for JONES CO SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 89.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does JONES CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST spends $9,887 per pupil — 31% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in JONES CO SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in JONES CO SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in JONES CO SCHOOL DIST?
No, JONES CO SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does JONES CO SCHOOL DIST serve?
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.