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5.7 avg / 10

Jones Co School Dist School District

School District · Ellisville, Mississippi

Students: 8,581
Teachers (FTE): 653

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

9

6 elem, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,972

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#106 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$9,972

$2,640 vs Mississippi median

District size

8,581 students

Much larger than Mississippi median

About Jones Co School Dist

Jones Co School Dist is a Ellisville, Mississippi school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 8,581 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $9,972 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Jones Co School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Moselle Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Jones Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 53.5% and ELA proficiency of 47.4%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Jones Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 53.5%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 47.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Jones Co School Dist with test data.

District Details

City
Ellisville
Total Enrollment
8,581
Teachers (FTE)
653
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jones Co School Dist?

Jones Co School Dist has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Jones Co School Dist?

The average composite rating for Jones Co School Dist is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Jones Co School Dist?

Jones Co School Dist spends $9,972 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Jones Co School Dist?

The average student-teacher ratio in Jones Co School Dist is 13.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Jones Co School Dist?

Moselle Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Jones Co School Dist with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in Jones Co School Dist?

Across schools in Jones Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Jones Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Jones Co School Dist has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
53.5%
ELA Proficiency
47.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi 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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