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Jones Senior High School (Closed 2021)

1490 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 310 students in grades 9-12, Jones Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(18-19)
40-44%
42%
(18-19)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
42%
25%
White
47%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
(18-19)
90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jones Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Jones Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jones Senior High School?
310 students attend Jones Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Jones Senior High School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jones Senior High School?
Jones Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jones Senior High School offer ?
Jones Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jones Senior High School part of?
Jones Senior High School is part of Jones County Schools.

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