How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Laurel High School | Northeast Jones High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Laurel, MS | Laurel, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 732 | 938 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 55.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Laurel High School | Northeast Jones High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,215 | $9,972 |
| District | Laurel School District | Jones County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Laurel High School | Northeast Jones High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.4% | 65.6% |
| African American | 78.4% | 20.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% | 7.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 4.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Laurel High School | Northeast Jones High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 4 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 239:1 | 333:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 55.5% | 29.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 224 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.