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Jones County High School

Grades 09–12 · Gray, GA · NCES 130315001279

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339 Railroad St · Gray, GA 31032

At a glance

Reported students

1,614

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

98.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Georgia high enrollment

74th percentile

Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

590

Jones County High School: 1,614 reported students.

State peer staffing position

61st percentile

16.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,602
Teachers (FTE)
98.19
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1

What the reported data says about Jones County High School

Jones County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Gray. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Jones County. NCES reports 1,614 students for 2024–25.

Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.6%) and Black (29.8%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Jones County High School

  1. 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 98.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.4%
Students with disabilities
14.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch
37.7%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.2
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White62.6%
  • Hispanic2.9%
  • Black29.8%
  • Asian0.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial4.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

6 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Jones County

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Dames Ferry Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

613 reported students

Gray Station Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

609 reported students

Turner Woods Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

590 reported students

Mattie Wells Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

584 reported students

Gray Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

512 reported students

Clifton Ridge Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

482 reported students

View all 7 district schools →