Summary:
The city of Ellisville, Mississippi is home to two schools, South Jones High School and South Jones Elementary School, both part of the Jones County School District. While South Jones High School has consistently ranked among the top 60-70 high schools in Mississippi and earned a 4-star rating, South Jones Elementary School has more room for improvement with a 3-star rating and a statewide ranking of 134 out of 390 elementary schools.
South Jones High School stands out as a high-performing school, with test scores that exceed the district and state averages in subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. In contrast, South Jones Elementary School generally performs on par with or above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but lags behind in some grade levels. Both schools serve a diverse student population, with a mix of racial and ethnic groups represented, and have extremely high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a high level of poverty in the community.
The data also suggests potential funding disparities, with South Jones High School spending $784 more per student than South Jones Elementary School. This difference in per-student spending may impact the quality of education and resources available at each school. Overall, the insights highlight the strengths of South Jones High School and the opportunities for improvement at South Jones Elementary School, while also underscoring the challenges faced by both schools due to the high poverty levels in the Ellisville community.
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