Summary:
The Jones County Schools district in North Carolina is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with all 4 schools reporting free or reduced-price lunch rates above 97%.
Among the elementary schools, Pollocksville Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, consistently ranking in the top 30% of North Carolina elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Pollocksville Elementary boasts the district's highest test scores, with 3rd-5th grade students outperforming the district and state averages in math, reading, and science. In contrast, Trenton Elementary lags behind, with 5th grade proficiency rates around 30% in core subjects.
The other two elementary schools, Maysville Elementary and Comfort Elementary, fall somewhere in the middle, with student-teacher ratios and spending per student varying across the district. The data suggests that while the district is working to support its economically disadvantaged student population, there is still room for improvement in ensuring equitable outcomes across all schools.
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