Enrollment
1,614
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gray, GA
Jones County High School
Federal NCES profile for Jones County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130315001279
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones County High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Gray · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jones County High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Gray, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jones County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jones County High School
Jones County High School is a large high school in Gray, Georgia, enrolling 1,614 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,614 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #157, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 538 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 443 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,614 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 33 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jones County also operates Dames Ferry Elementary School (613 students) and Gray Station Middle School (609 students) alongside Jones County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jones County High School compares
Jones County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,614 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,614
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,570
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
328
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
African American 29.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Jones County High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jones County, which includes Jones County High School.
$12,570
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 55.8%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jones County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dames Ferry Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Station Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turner Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mattie Wells Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jones County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,614 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jones County High School
How many students attend Jones County High School?
Jones County High School has 1,614 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gray, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones County High School is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jones County High School?
36.4% of students at Jones County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jones County High School?
The largest demographic group at Jones County High School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Gray, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones County High School?
Jones County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jones County High School rank among public schools in Gray?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Gray, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gray on the city page.
Is Jones County High School a good school?
Jones County High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jones County?
Besides Jones County High School, Jones County also operates Dames Ferry Elementary School (613 students), Gray Station Middle School (609 students), and Turner Woods Elementary School (590 students). See the Jones County district page for the complete list.
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