Jones County Schools & Education
Jones County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,361
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#104
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jones County
Measured School Summary
Jones County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,361 per pupil, Jones County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jones County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #104 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
88.0%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,361
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
7
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Jones County has 7 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Jones County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Jones County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#104
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Jones County
Elementary to high school visible
5,157 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Jones County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Jones County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Jones County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large Rural Network with Seven Schools
Jones County manages a robust education infrastructure featuring four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. This network supports a total student population of 5,157 learners.
A Centralized District for Jones County
The Jones County school district oversees all 5,157 students with zero charter school participation. This allows for a streamlined curriculum across all seven public campuses in the county.
A Mix of Rural and Suburban Life
The schools offer a diverse range of locales, including five rural, one suburban, and one town setting. Enrollment is substantial, with an average school size of 737 students and Jones County High serving 1,626 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Jones County
Reported Enrollment
5,157
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Jones County
7 Public Schools in Jones County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County High School | Profile | Jones County | Gray, 31032Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,626 |
| Gray Station Middle School | Record | Jones County | Gray, 31032Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 653 |
| Turner Woods Elementary School | Record | Jones County | Gray, 31032Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 615 |
| Mattie Wells Elementary School | Record | Jones County | Macon, 31217Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 596 |
| Dames Ferry Elementary School | Record | Jones County | Gray, 31032Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 584 |
| Clifton Ridge Middle School | Record | Jones County | Macon, 31211Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 550 |
| Gray Elementary School | Record | Jones County | Gray, 31032Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 533 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,361
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Jones County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jones County, Georgia?
Jones County manages a robust education infrastructure featuring four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. This network supports a total student population of 5,157 learners.
What are the major school districts in Jones County, Georgia?
The Jones County school district oversees all 5,157 students with zero charter school participation. This allows for a streamlined curriculum across all seven public campuses in the county.
What is the school experience like in Jones County?
The schools offer a diverse range of locales, including five rural, one suburban, and one town setting. Enrollment is substantial, with an average school size of 737 students and Jones County High serving 1,626 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.