- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellisville, MS
South Jones High School
Federal NCES profile for South Jones High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280228000450
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Jones High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,300
- students enrolled
South Jones High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jones Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280228000450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
South Jones High School held near 1,348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 88.2 → 92.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 280228000450 · Ellisville, MS Other · MID · TRAD
1,300 enr · 14.8:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jones High School (1,587 students)
South Jones High School held near 1,348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 88.2 → 92.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
South 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
- This school
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
- Northeast Jone
Northeast Jones High School
938 students
- North Jones El
North Jones Elementary School
854 students
What this shows South Jones High School reports 1,300 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Jones High School compares
South Jones High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▼ 22% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,300 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,300
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
African American 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, South Jones High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 South Jones High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jones High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Jones Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jones Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Jones High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Jones Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Jones High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Ellisville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,300 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Jones High School
How many students attend South Jones High School?
South Jones High School has 1,300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ellisville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,306 (2022-23) → 1,348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Jones High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Jones High School is 14.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Jones High School?
62.6% of students at South Jones High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Jones High School?
The largest demographic group at South Jones High School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Ellisville, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Jones High School?
South Jones High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
What other schools are in Jones Co School Dist?
Besides South Jones High School, Jones Co School Dist also operates West Jones High School (1,587 students), South Jones Elementary School (1,129 students), and West Jones Elementary School (1,114 students). See the Jones Co School Dist district page for the complete list.