West Jones High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,387 middle and high school students from grades 7-12
- Ranks 61st out of 242 high schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 254 Springhill Road, Laurel, MS 39443
School District Details
- Jones County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,430
- Graduation Rate: 66.7%
- Dropout Rate: 4.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.0
- Enrolled Students: 8,284
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,387
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 91.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 702 (50.6%)
- Females: 685 (49.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 143 (10.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 661 (47.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 804 (58.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 330 | 23.8% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 2.8% |
| White | 1,003 | 72.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 259 | 18.7% |
| 8th Grade | 256 | 18.5% |
| 9th Grade | 260 | 18.7% |
| 10th Grade | 218 | 15.7% |
| 11th Grade | 201 | 14.5% |
| 12th Grade | 179 | 12.9% |
| Ungraded | 14 | 1.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 57%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:41%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $40,352
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,511 | 32% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,129 | 68% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on March 04, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - school is excellent, active in each student life
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