Northeast Jones High School

nej.jonesk12.org

938 Students

High School 7th - 13

School Overview

Northeast Jones High School, located in Laurel, Mississippi, is a public secondary institution serving the Jones County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic rigor with extracurricular engagement. The school is committed to fostering an environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school prides itself on a strong sense of community spirit, often centered around its athletic programs, arts, and various student organizations. By utilizing the resources of the Jones County School District, Northeast Jones High strives to integrate modern educational standards while maintaining the traditions and values of the surrounding Laurel area. Prospective students and parents can find detailed information regarding administrative policies, academic calendars, and school news on their official district website.

938

Total Students

89.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northeast Jones High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	615
Hispanic	68
Black	194
Asian	2
Two or More	38
American Indian	21

White
615 (65.6%)
Black
194 (20.7%)
Hispanic
68 (7.2%)
Two or More
38 (4.1%)
American Indian
21 (2.2%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)

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)425-2347
Website:	http://nej.jonesk12.org
Grade Range:	7th - 13
Total Students:	938
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	521
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	101

* 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 1

Grade 7 168

Grade 8 143

Grade 9 178

Grade 10 173

Grade 11 136

Grade 12 139