West Jones High School

West Jones High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
254 Springhill Rd,  Laurel, MS
Jones County School District
3.7
4.0
1,516 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Cooper Pope
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
106
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
21.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

5
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
4%
State Average
7.9%
Science
8%
State Average
11.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
497:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
51.5%
Black
24.3%
Hispanic
20.3%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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 Southern Mississippi 243 Students
Jones County Junior College 240 Students
Mississippi State University 211 Students
University of Mississippi 192 Students
William Carey University 101 Students
The University of Alabama 55 Students
Pearl River Community College 52 Students
Louisiana State University 45 Students
Jackson State University 41 Students
Alcorn State University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 60 Students
Business 41 Students
Biology 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Radiologic Technician 16 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Dental Hygiene 15 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 102 Reviews
5.0 Junior
10/30/2023
West Jones is a great school with a great football team. The music and arts division is pretty okay, it could use more funding. The agriculture department needs to be completely renovated, with a new building, new shop, more classrooms, and more teachers.
4.0 Junior
9/15/2023
I play football and have a great time under the Friday night lights. The pep rallies are awesome and really interactive.
4.0 Senior
2/2/2023
I love West Jones High School, I feel as if its a great school for kids who likes to learn. I have attended west jones since 7th grade I am now a senior and is graduating in approximately 3 moths soon to attend college at jones college
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4.0 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/7/2016
The fans of sporting events are horrible. They vandalize vehicle and taunt the players. The adminstration allows the taunting.
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4.0 other
5/3/2016
West has a make up of good teachers and they are very strict in academics which keeps your student dedicated. We are new to West and have learned the difference in being mature and being dependent. I believe West will prepare my child for college not only academic , but emotionally.
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5.0 parent
5/1/2010
I loved this school!!! I am a graduate from West and my children attend now. I have always been pleased with the quality of the academics and electives offered. The teachers and administrators are often strict, but in this day and age that is a blessing. I feel safe with my kids here and feel thankf...
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5.0 other
12/10/2009
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