Jones County High School

Jones County
339 Railroad St
Gray, GA 31032
1,614 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Jones County High School, located in Gray, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Jones County School District. As a central hub for the community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while offering a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various career-technical student organizations. The school prides itself on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in military service.

The campus culture at Jones County High School is deeply rooted in the "Greyhound" spirit, emphasizing school pride, community involvement, and a supportive environment for students in grades 9 through 12. By focusing on both rigorous classroom instruction and the holistic development of its student body, the school aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are equipped with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.
1,614
Total Students
98.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,010 (62.6%)
  • Black
    481 (29.8%)
  • Two or More
    67 (4.2%)
  • Hispanic
    46 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jones County
Phone: (478)986-5444
Website: http://jchs.jones.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 98.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 609
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 480
Grade 10 390
Grade 11 401
Grade 12 343
Gender Ratio