Excellent
#211 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 8% in state
Jones Senior High School
High School · Jones County Schools · Trenton, NC
A Jones County Schools high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1378 Hwy 58 South, Trenton, NC 28585
- Math 55% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jones Senior High School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jones Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,330
Median home value
$116,000
Median rent
$746/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28585; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Jones County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,058NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jones Senior High School is listed in Jones County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jones Senior High School
Jones Senior High School is a public high school in Trenton, NC, part of Jones County Schools, serving approximately 526 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jones Senior High School
What grades does Jones Senior High School serve?
Jones Senior High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Jones Senior High School?
Jones Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Senior High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jones Senior High School rank in NC?
Jones Senior High School ranks #211 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Jones Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jones Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jones Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jones Senior High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Jones Senior High School a charter school?
No, Jones Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jones Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Jones Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jones Senior High School?
99.4% of students at Jones Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jones County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (252) 448-2451
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28585)
- 3,944
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28585; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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