Jones Senior High School

Jones County Schools
1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
495 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview

Jones Senior High School is a mid-sized public educational campus located in Trenton, NC. Administered by Jones County Schools, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 495 enrolled students across grades 06 through 12.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 33.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 99.4% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 492 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 1378 Hwy 58 South in Trenton, NC 28585, Jones Senior High School serves families zoned within the Jones County Schools attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

495
Total Students
33.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    219 (44.2%)
  • Black
    160 (32.3%)
  • Hispanic
    79 (16.0%)
  • Two or More
    37 (7.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jones County Schools
Phone: (252)448-2451
Website: http://jshs.jonesnc.net/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 492
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 6 72
Grade 7 67
Grade 8 78
Grade 9 74
Grade 10 82
Grade 11 58
Grade 12 64
Gender Ratio