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6.4avg / 10

Jones County School District

School District · Gray, Georgia

Students: 4,994
Teachers (FTE): 364

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,994

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.7:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#93 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,846

$1,282 vs Georgia median

District size

4,994 students

Larger than Georgia median

The short answer

Jones County ranks #93 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Jones County's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gray Station Middle School (8.1/10), Gray Elementary School (7.9/10), and Mattie Wells Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Gray Station Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +12.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Jones County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Jones County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Gray Station Middle School8.1 / 10
2Gray Elementary School7.9 / 10
3Mattie Wells Elementary School7.0 / 10
4Turner Woods Elementary School6.5 / 10
5Dames Ferry Elementary School5.7 / 10
6Clifton Ridge Middle School5.0 / 10
7Jones County High School4.6 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Jones County

Jones County is a Gray, Georgia school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 4,994 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. District-level spending was $12,846 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Jones County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Gray Station Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Jones County students show an average math proficiency of 52.9% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Jones County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency52.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency55.5%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Jones County with test data.

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Gray
Total Enrollment
4,994
Teachers (FTE)
364
District spending per student
$12,846NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jones County?

Jones County has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Jones County?

The average composite rating for Jones County is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Jones County?

Jones County's district-level spending was $12,846 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Jones County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Jones County is 13.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Jones County?

Gray Station Middle School is the highest-rated school in Jones County with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Jones County?

Across schools in Jones County with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Jones County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Jones County has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
52.9%
ELA Proficiency
55.5%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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