South Jones High School

313 Anderson Street
Ellisville, MS 39437

sjh.jonesk12.org

1,300 Students

High School 7th - 13

School Overview

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.

1,300

Total Students

96.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Jones High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	875
Hispanic	159
Black	232
Asian	6
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
875 (67.3%)
Black
232 (17.8%)
Hispanic
159 (12.2%)
Two or More
27 (2.1%)
Asian
6 (0.5%)
American Indian
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 School District
Phone:	(601)477-8451
Website:	http://sjh.jonesk12.org
Grade Range:	7th - 13
Total Students:	1,300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	694
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	144

* 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 13 5

Grade 7 212

Grade 8 234

Grade 9 219

Grade 10 229

Grade 11 194

Grade 12 207