At a glance
Reported students
938
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
89.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
854
Northeast Jones High School: 938 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
10.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. 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
- 1,000
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Northeast Jones High School
Northeast Jones High School is a public high school serving grades 07–13 in Laurel. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Jones County School District. NCES reports 938 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 high schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 367 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, below the Mississippi median of 12.6:1 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 (65.6%) and Black (20.7%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northeast Jones High School
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 89.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.3%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White65.6%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black20.7%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
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
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Jones High School
High · Grades 07–13
1,300 reported students
West Jones High School
High · Grades 07–13
1,587 reported students
Jones Co Career & Technical Education Ctr
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students
North Jones Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
854 reported students
East Jones Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
794 reported students
West Jones Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
1,114 reported students
Public schools near Northeast Jones High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jones Elementary Elementary · Jones County School District | PK–06 | 794 | 0.2 mi |
| Nora Davis Elementary Elementary · Laurel School District | 02–04 | 519 | 4 mi |
| Glade Elementary Elementary · Jones County School District | PK–06 | 423 | 4.2 mi |
| Laurel High School High · Laurel School District | 09–12 | 732 | 5.2 mi |
| Laurel High School Voc Complex High · Laurel School District | 08–12 | 0 | 5.3 mi |
| Jones Co Career & Technical Education Ctr High · Jones County School District | 08–12 | 0 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Jones High School
What grades does Northeast Jones High School serve?
Northeast Jones High School reports grades 07–13 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jones County School District.
How many students attend Northeast Jones High School?
Northeast Jones High School reported 938 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 291 Mississippi high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,000 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northeast Jones High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 938 students and 89.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northeast Jones High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northeast Jones High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jones County School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northeast Jones High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northeast Jones High School in?
Northeast Jones High School is part of Jones County School District, based in Ellisville, MS, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northeast Jones High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Jones Elementary (0.2 mi), Nora Davis Elementary (4 mi), Glade Elementary (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.