Summary:
The schools in Jones County, Georgia consist of 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest achieving schools, with a clear correlation between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes.
Jones County High School stands out with a strong 90.4% four-year graduation rate and above-average end-of-course exam scores. Meanwhile, Gray Station Middle School and Dames Ferry Elementary School are the top-performing middle and elementary schools, respectively, with high test scores and lower percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
On the other hand, schools like Mattie Wells Elementary and Clifton Ridge Middle have consistently low rankings and test scores, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning. The data highlights opportunities for the higher-performing schools to share best practices and collaborate with struggling schools to raise overall academic achievement across Jones County.
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