West Jones High School, the "Home of the Mustangs," is a public school in Laurel, Mississippi, part of the Jones County School District. The school provides education to grades 7–12. The school was named the state's Tech Prep Exemplary Site for 1975–2003 by the Tech Prep Exemplary Site Selection Committee.
Serving 1,574 students in grades 7-12, West Jones High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Jones High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
West Jones High School's student population of 1,574 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
West Jones High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Jones High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#247 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
21%
5%
Black
24%
47%
White
50%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Jones High School's ranking?
West Jones High School is ranked #247 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are West Jones High School often compared to?
West Jones High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Jones High School, Laurel High School, Northeast Jones High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Jones High School?
The graduation rate of West Jones High School is 91%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend West Jones High School?
1,574 students attend West Jones High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of West Jones High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Jones High School?
West Jones High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Jones High School offer ?
West Jones High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Jones High School part of?
West Jones High School is part of Jones Co School District.
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