- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130315001279
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Gray · Resource Index
- 31
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Jones County High School held near 1,560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-66 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 100.6 → 97.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-66 students YoY 130315001279 · Gray, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,614 enr · 16.1:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Dames Ferry Elementary School (613 students)
Jones County High School held near 1,560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-66 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 100.6 → 97.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jones County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jones County High School
1,614 students
- Dames Ferry El 613
Dames Ferry Elementary School
613 students
- Gray Station M 609
Gray Station Middle School
609 students
- Turner Woods E 590
Turner Woods Elementary School
590 students
- Mattie Wells E 584
Mattie Wells Elementary School
584 students
- Gray Elementar 512
Gray Elementary School
512 students
What this shows Jones County High School reports 1,614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jones County High School compares
Jones County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,846
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Jones County reports $12,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,626 (2022-23) → 1,560 (2023-24), nearly flat (-66).
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.