Jones County Public Schools
Jones County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
19
public schools
Total Enrollment
11,236
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Jones County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Mississippi; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Jones County has 2 district entries. JONES CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 11 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Laurel has the most listed schools, with 10 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
5 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Jones County
Reported Enrollment
11,236
19 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Jones County
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST
LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT
19 Public Schools in Jones County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST JONES HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | JONES CO SCHOOL DIST | Laurel, 39443Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 1,516 |
| SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | JONES CO SCHOOL DIST | Ellisville, 39437Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 1,306 |
| SOUTH JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | JONES CO SCHOOL DIST | Ellisville, 39437Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 1,070 |
| WEST JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | JONES CO SCHOOL DIST | Laurel, 39443Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 1,022 |
| NORTHEAST JONES HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | JONES CO SCHOOL DIST | Laurel, 39443Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 988 |
| NORTH JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | JONES CO SCHOOL DIST | Laurel, 39443Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 859 |
| EAST JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | JONES CO SCHOOL DIST | Laurel, 39443Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 772 |
| LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT | LAUREL, 39440Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 708 |
| MOSELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | JONES CO SCHOOL DIST | Moselle, 39459Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 561 |
| LAUREL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT | Laurel, 39440Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 555 |
| OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT | LAUREL, 39440Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 480 |
| GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | JONES CO SCHOOL DIST | Laurel, 39440Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 430 |
| MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT | LAUREL, 39440Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 345 |
| LAUREL MAGNET SCHOOL OF THE ARTS | Listed only | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT | LAUREL, 39440Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 329 |
| LAUREL UPPER ELEMENTARY | Listed only | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT | Laurel, 39440Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 295 |
| JONES CO CAREER & TECH ED CENTER | Listed only | JONES CO SCHOOL DIST | Laurel, 39440Town: Distant | 7–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| JONES COUNTY LEARNING CENTER | Listed only | JONES CO SCHOOL DIST | Laurel, 39441Rural: Fringe | 3–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| LAUREL EDUCATION CENTER | Listed only | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT | LAUREL, 39440Town: Distant | 4–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL VOC COMPLEX | Listed only | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT | LAUREL, 39440Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
WEST JONES HIGH SCHOOL
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST
Laurel, 39443 / Rural: Distant
SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST
Ellisville, 39437 / Town: Distant
SOUTH JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST
Ellisville, 39437 / Town: Distant
WEST JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST
Laurel, 39443 / Rural: Distant
NORTHEAST JONES HIGH SCHOOL
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST
Laurel, 39443 / Rural: Distant
NORTH JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST
Laurel, 39443 / Rural: Fringe
EAST JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST
Laurel, 39443 / Rural: Distant
LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL
LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAUREL, 39440 / Town: Distant
MOSELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST
Moselle, 39459 / Rural: Distant
LAUREL MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Laurel, 39440 / Town: Distant
OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAUREL, 39440 / Rural: Fringe
GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST
Laurel, 39440 / Rural: Fringe
MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAUREL, 39440 / Town: Distant
LAUREL MAGNET SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAUREL, 39440 / Town: Distant
LAUREL UPPER ELEMENTARY
LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Laurel, 39440 / Town: Distant
JONES CO CAREER & TECH ED CENTER
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST
Laurel, 39440 / Town: Distant
JONES COUNTY LEARNING CENTER
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST
Laurel, 39441 / Rural: Fringe
LAUREL EDUCATION CENTER
LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAUREL, 39440 / Town: Distant
LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL VOC COMPLEX
LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAUREL, 39440 / Town: Distant
Jones County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Jones County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Mississippi. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Jones County public school directory?
The directory lists 19 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Jones County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Jones County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Jones County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 5 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Jones County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
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.