For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 526 students in Jones County, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Jones County, NC is Jones Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Jones County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jones Senior High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jones County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jones Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Grades: 6-12
| 526 students
Jones County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
190 Old New Bern Rd
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3956
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3956
Grades: 7-8
| 152 students
1490 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jones County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Jones County, NC include Jones Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jones County?
1 public high schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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