At a glance
Reported students
1,587
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
112.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
854
West Jones High School: 1,587 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
14.1:1 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
- 1,535
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about West Jones High School
West 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 1,587 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 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, above 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 (49.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.7%). English learners represent 12.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. 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 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Jones High School
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 112.17 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
- 12.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- 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
- White49.9%
- Hispanic23.7%
- Black23.1%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
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
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
Northeast Jones High School
High · Grades 07–13
938 reported students
Jones Co Career & Technical Education Ctr
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students
South Jones Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
1,129 reported students
West Jones Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
1,114 reported students
North Jones Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
854 reported students
Public schools near West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County Learning Center Other · Jones County School District | 01–12 | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| West Jones Elementary School Elementary · Jones County School District | PK–06 | 1,114 | 2.8 mi |
| Jones Co Career & Technical Education Ctr High · Jones County School District | 08–12 | 0 | 4.5 mi |
| Laurel High School Voc Complex High · Laurel School District | 08–12 | 0 | 4.9 mi |
| Laurel High School High · Laurel School District | 09–12 | 732 | 4.9 mi |
| South Jones High School High · Jones County School District | 07–13 | 1,300 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Jones High School
What grades does West Jones High School serve?
West 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 West Jones High School?
West Jones High School reported 1,587 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 291 Mississippi high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,535 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Jones High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 1,587 students and 112.17 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 West Jones High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West 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 West 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 West Jones High School in?
West 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 West Jones High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jones County Learning Center (1.9 mi), West Jones Elementary School (2.8 mi), Jones Co Career & Technical Education Ctr (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.