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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%
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 Mississippi248 Students
Jones County Junior College243 Students
Mississippi State University225 Students
University of Mississippi196 Students
William Carey University105 Students
The University of Alabama56 Students
Pearl River Community College56 Students
Louisiana State University51 Students
Jackson State University43 Students
Alcorn State University38 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing61 Students
Business41 Students
Biology28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies26 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration17 Students
Dental Hygiene17 Students
Radiologic Technician16 Students
Physical Therapy15 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing15 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.7107 Reviews
5.0Senior
3/28/2025
I've been going to school at West jones all my life . Ever since I was a child I started at West jones elementary school and worked my way up. The people and staff at West Jones are understanding and caring and have never given me problems.
4.0Senior
12/12/2024
Everyone is involved and the teachers are great.You get a good education and have fun doing so. I would change some policies but that's about it
5.0Senior
9/3/2024
West Jones High School has many strengths, particularly in its academic offerings and community involvement. However, like any institution, it also faces challenges, including issues related to diversity, funding, and social dynamics. The school's ability to address these challenges will be key to its continued success and well-being of its students.
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.
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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