Jones County High School

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Jones County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
339 Railroad St,  Gray, GA
Jones County Schools
3.8
4.1
1,614 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mary Frances Stewart
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
99
Full Time Teachers
99
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
46.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
521:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
63.1%
Black
28.9%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic
2.9%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 318 Students
Georgia Southern University 296 Students
Georgia College & State University 247 Students
Georgia State University 237 Students
Kennesaw State University 200 Students
Mercer University 194 Students
Valdosta State University 176 Students
Columbus State University 125 Students
Middle Georgia State University 120 Students
Savannah State University 102 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 164 Students
Biology 96 Students
Business 85 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 27 Students
Early Childhood Education 26 Students
Chemistry 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 240 Reviews
4.0 Alum
9/15/2025
I enjoyed going to school here for the most part. Teachers were nice and the had a really good curriculum.
5.0 Freshman
3/22/2025
Jones County high school is amazing. They offer courses for anything pathway you could imagine and sets you up for life after high school.
5.0 Senior
2/21/2024
I think Jones County High School is a great school. Jones County High School is located in a very safe community surrounded by people who care about the education of youth. The College and Career Academy has helped me figure out what field I want to go into when I graduate.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 8 Reviews
5.0 student
5/9/2016
Jones county has a wonderful staff that pushes for academic success and enrollment in college. The system also has a great athletic department
4.0 student
7/12/2012
As a former student and current college student, I would have to say JCHS gave me a pretty good educational foundation. I felt I was very prepared in Math and History/Econ. On the other hand I was very far behind the curve in Literature and Science, compared to my peers. But High School is not all a...
2.0 parent
12/28/2011
I have two children at Jones County. On paper this school looks impressive but the reality is that there is not much learning going on here. My children have learned that they can do nothing for seven weeks and then get caught up just before the grading period ends. I have seen their grades jump fro...
5.0 student
9/15/2011
This is a wonderful school and as a junior i can't wait to be a senior!:)

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Jones County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gray, GA, in the Gray neighborhood, and is served by the Jones County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,614 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Jones County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $297,320. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gray Station Middle School, Gray Elementary School, Turner Woods Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Gray has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jones County High School.

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