SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Jones County School District school district, located in Ellisville, MS with about 1,299 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 79 teachers, SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL, located in Ellisville, Mississippi, is a public secondary institution serving the Jones County School District. As a key part of the local educational landscape, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal development for students in grades 9 through 12. Its curriculum typically encompasses a broad range of core academic subjects, along with various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
The school maintains a strong focus on school spirit and student engagement, often emphasizing its identity through its mascot, the Brave, and its involvement in regional athletics and extracurricular activities. By integrating classroom instruction with extracurricular programs, SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Families and community members looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty resources can utilize their official district website for the most current updates.
For more information, contact SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 477-8451 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
http://www.jones.k12.ms.us/sjh/
SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Ellisville, MS with about 1,299 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jones County School District
- Total Students:
- 1,299
- Teachers:
- 79.49
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,299 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.5%
- Black or African American
- 18.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.