Laurel High School vs. West Jones High School
Should you attend Laurel High School or West Jones High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Laurel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
West Jones High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 732 students in grades 9-12, Laurel High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 1,585 students in grades 7-13, West Jones High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-13
Total Students
732 students
1,585 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
112 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#277 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
48%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
256
Grade 8 Students
-
291
Grade 9 Students
182
237
Grade 10 Students
193
264
Grade 11 Students
181
244
Grade 12 Students
176
293
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
24%
% Black
79%
23%
% White
1%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%