Summary:
The 28585 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Comfort Elementary and Trenton Elementary) and 1 high school (Jones Senior High School) - all part of the Jones County Schools district. The data reveals notable performance differences between these schools, with Comfort Elementary standing out as the highest-performing school in the area.
Comfort Elementary boasts the highest proficiency rates on state assessments across multiple grade levels and subjects, including math, reading, and science. It also holds a higher 3-star SchoolDigger rating compared to the other schools. In contrast, Trenton Elementary lags behind, with proficiency rates well below the county and state averages. Meanwhile, Jones Senior High School stands out for its relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.7%, though its overall performance has declined in recent years.
A common thread across all 3 schools is the extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.44% to 99.43%. This suggests that the student populations in this area face significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the performance disparities observed. Additionally, the data reveals differences in per-pupil spending, with Trenton Elementary spending $16,190 per student compared to $13,374 per student at Comfort Elementary. These insights highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the educational inequities in the 28585 zip code area.
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