- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Northeast Jones High School shrank from 988 students in 2022-23 to 922 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 84.6 → 89.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 280228000443 · Laurel, MS Other · MID · TRAD
938 enr · 11.2:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jones High School (1,587 students)
Northeast Jones High School shrank from 988 students in 2022-23 to 922 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 84.6 → 89.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Northeast Jones High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Jones Hig
West Jones High School
1,587 students
- South Jones Hi
South Jones High School
1,300 students
- South Jones El
South Jones Elementary School
1,129 students
- West Jones Ele
West Jones Elementary School
1,114 students
- This school
Northeast Jones High School
938 students
- North Jones El
North Jones Elementary School
854 students
What this shows Northeast Jones High School reports 938 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Jones High School compares
Northeast Jones High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,972
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for Jones Co School Dist reports $9,972 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,300
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~938 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 988 (2022-23) → 922 (2023-24), down 66.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.