- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel, MS
West Jones High School
Federal NCES profile for West Jones High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280228000451
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jones High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Jones High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Jones High School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Laurel, MS.
School address
District: Jones Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280228000451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
West Jones High School held near 1,574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+58 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.1 → 110.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+58 students YoY 280228000451 · Laurel, MS Other · MID · TRAD
1,587 enr · 15:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: South Jones High School (1,300 students)
West Jones High School held near 1,574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+58 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.1 → 110.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Jones High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Northeast Jone
Northeast Jones High School
938 students
- North Jones El
North Jones Elementary School
854 students
What this shows West Jones High School reports 1,587 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jones High School compares
West 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▼ 20% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,587 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,587
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
364
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
African American 23.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, West Jones High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 West Jones High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Jones High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Jones Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jones Elementary School | Smaller | 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 West 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 Laurel
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
1,114 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Northeast Jones High School
Standard public school
938 students 11.2:1 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 (~1,587 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Jones High School
How many students attend West Jones High School?
West Jones High School has 1,587 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurel, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,516 (2022-23) → 1,574 (2023-24), nearly flat (+58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jones High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jones High School is 15:1, which is 13% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Jones High School?
64.8% of students at West Jones High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Jones High School?
The largest demographic group at West Jones High School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Laurel, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jones High School?
West Jones High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 West Jones High School rank among schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, West Jones High School ranks #6 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 West Jones High School, Jones Co School Dist also operates South Jones High School (1,300 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.