For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,994 students in Jones County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
九游体育s in Jones County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
4,994 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Jones County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,918 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
85,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
147 Students
327,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
19%
# Black Students
1,306 Students
632,133 Students
% Black Students
26%
36%
# White Students
3,288 Students
612,293 Students
% White Students
66%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,734 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
227 Students
84,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
268
50,489
# Students in K Grade:
315
118,882
# Students in 1st Grade:
342
124,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
362
128,523
# Students in 3rd Grade:
341
125,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
301
127,364
# Students in 5th Grade:
347
128,693
# Students in 6th Grade:
358
129,323
# Students in 7th Grade:
363
131,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
437
133,602
# Students in 9th Grade:
440
153,942
# Students in 10th Grade:
404
144,127
# Students in 11th Grade:
369
131,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
347
119,291
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,088 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,253 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,088
$14,305
Spending / Student
$13,253
$13,431
Best Jones County School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turner Woods Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
144 Willie L Fluellen Dr
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2222
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2222
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Dames Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Ga Highway 18 W
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2023
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2023
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 Ga Highway 18 E
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-6295
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-6295
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Gray Station Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 Ga Highway 18 E
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2090
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2090
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #55.
Jones County High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
339 Railroad St
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-5444
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-5444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,560 students
Rank: #66.
Mattie Wells Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mattie Wells Dr
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 742-5959
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 742-5959
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #77.
Clifton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
169 Dusty Ln
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 743-5182
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 743-5182
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jones County School District?
Jones County School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,994 students.
What is the rank of Jones County School District?
Jones County School District is ranked #91 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County School District?
66% of Jones County School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jones County School District?
Jones County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Jones County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,253 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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