How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jones County | Wayne County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gray, Georgia | Jesup, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 5,157 | 5,172 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 13.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jones County | Wayne County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,846 | $13,479 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.5% | 21.5% |
| State Revenue | 55.8% | 50.0% |
| Local Revenue | 29.7% | 28.6% |
Jones County
Federal State Local
Wayne County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jones County | Wayne County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.0% | 62.0% |
| African American | 26.6% | 20.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.1% | 11.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.3% | 88.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jones County | Wayne County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 548:1 | 469.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.1% | 31.7% |
School Types
Jones County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Wayne County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.