Enrollment
938
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel, MS
Northeast Jones High School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Jones High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280228000443
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Jones High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Jones High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Jones High School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Laurel, MS.
School address
District: Jones Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280228000443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.9%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast Jones High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeast Jones High School
Northeast Jones High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Laurel, Mississippi, enrolling 938 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 64.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 91% of state schools at 938 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #86.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jones Co School Dist spends $8,887 per pupil, 26% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 335 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 938 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Laurel's public schools, it stands alongside West Jones High School (1,587 students): Northeast Jones High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 15:1).
Jones Co School Dist also operates West Jones High School (1,587 students) and South Jones High School (1,300 students) alongside Northeast Jones 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 Northeast Jones High School compares
Northeast Jones High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▼ 19% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 938 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
938
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 19% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$8,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
224
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 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 65.6%
African American 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Northeast Jones High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jones Co School Dist, which includes Northeast Jones High School.
$8,887
Per student
-26%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.7%
State 51.6%
Federal 19.7%
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 Northeast Jones High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jones High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Jones High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Jones Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jones Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Jones Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Jones High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Laurel
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Jones High School
Standard public school
1,587 students 15:1 students per teacher
West Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
1,114 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
North Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
854 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
East Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
794 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Glade Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~938 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northeast Jones High School
How many students attend Northeast Jones High School?
Northeast Jones High School has 938 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurel, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Jones High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Jones High School is 11.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northeast Jones High School?
64.9% of students at Northeast Jones High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Jones High School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Jones High School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Laurel, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Jones High School?
Northeast Jones High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Northeast Jones High School rank among schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Jones High School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Laurel, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laurel on the city page.
Is Northeast Jones High School a good school?
Northeast Jones High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Mississippi 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 Co School Dist?
Besides Northeast Jones High School, Jones Co School Dist also operates West Jones High School (1,587 students), South Jones High School (1,300 students), and South Jones Elementary School (1,129 students). See the Jones Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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