West Jones High School

wjh.jonesk12.org

1,587 Students

High School 7th - 13

School Overview

West Jones High School, located on Springhill Road in Laurel, Mississippi, is a key secondary institution within the Jones County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school’s curriculum typically encompasses a broad range of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Jones High School maintains a strong emphasis on school spirit and community engagement. The school is well-known for its active participation in regional athletics and extracurricular programs, which serve to build character, teamwork, and leadership among its student body. By utilizing its official district website, the school keeps students, parents, and community members informed about campus news, athletic schedules, and educational resources, striving to maintain a supportive and transparent learning community.

1,587

Total Students

112.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Jones High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	792
Hispanic	376
Black	366
Asian	13
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
792 (49.9%)
Hispanic
376 (23.7%)
Black
366 (23.1%)
Two or More
39 (2.5%)
Asian
13 (0.8%)
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)729-8144
Website:	http://wjh.jonesk12.org
Grade Range:	7th - 13
Total Students:	1,587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	112.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	932
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	120

* 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 2

Grade 7 256

Grade 8 291

Grade 9 237

Grade 10 264

Grade 11 244

Grade 12 293