The Jones County School District has earned the prestigious "A" Rating for a second consecutive year! The Jones County School District is proud to announce that for the second straight year, it has been recognized as an "A-Rated, Top Performing" school district. This impressive achievement, based on the Mississippi Statewide Accountability System for the 2023-2024 school year, highlights the district’s commitment to academic excellence.
Not only has the district maintained its “A” rating, but it has also climbed higher within the "A" category, demonstrating continuous improvement. For the first time in district history, all schools have received a rating of "B" or higher.
The Mississippi Statewide Accountability System assigns letter grades ranging from “A” to “F” based on a variety of factors including **student proficiency, growth, graduation rate, **and other key academic measures. The Jones County School District’s ongoing success is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of its students, teachers, parents, administration, Board Members, community members, and all stakeholders.
Congratulations to everyone on achieving this exceptional recognition for the second consecutive year!
East Jones Elementary Robotics Team
South Jones Basketball Team read to Pre-K Students at SJE.
Paul Anderson from East Jones Elementary presented at Making Connections. He is a Computer Science teacher and demonstrated the latest technologies in computer science.
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NEJ Junior, Chloe Norwood was recognized at our state capital by visiting with Senator Robin Robinson and Auditor Shad White on behalf of her Beta accomplishments. Chloe currently serves as Mississippi's State Beta Secretary.
Congratulations to our senior, Jakera Ducksworth, who has been named to the prestigious Dandy Dozen for Girls Basketball in Mississippi for the second year in a row!
This incredible achievement highlights Jakera's exceptional talent and dedication to the sport. The Dandy Dozen recognizes the top 12 female high school basketball players in the state, and Jakera's selection speaks volumes about her impact on the court.
Jakera's selection to the Dandy Dozen is a testament to her hard work, athleticism, and sportsmanship. We are incredibly proud of her and wish her the very best in her future endeavors.
So proud of our two kiddos, Maggie Chen and Samuel Fletcher, who performed at the Mississippi Bandmaster’s Association State Clinic in Natchez this weekend! We are beyond proud of these two! Also, shout out to Mr. Adams who was a clinician!
Congratulations to Devonte Brown of South Jones High School who was recently featured on Hattiesburg's Fox station WHPMTV, as their first student of the week for 2025! He's pictured with Mr. Austin Perkins and Mr. Cody Brooks