John W Jones Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wilson, North Carolina 27893 · Wilson County Schools
#1287 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#47309 of 50,301 nationally
About John W Jones Elementary
John W Jones Elementary is a public elementary located in Wilson, in the Wilson County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 601 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1287th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (26th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 601.
There are 18 schools in Wilson; John W Jones Elementary ranks 13th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John W Jones Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John W Jones Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
James Hunt High
Wilson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,115 students · 1.5 km away
Forest Hills Middle
Wilson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
654 students · 3.3 km away
Vinson-Bynum Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students · 3.7 km away
Wells Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 6.2 km away
Fike High
Wilson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,028 students · 6.3 km away
Margaret Hearne Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students · 6.6 km away
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students · 6.8 km away
Springfield Middle
Lucama · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students · 6.8 km away
New Hope Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students · 7.0 km away
Wilson Preparatory Academy
Wilson · Charter other · Grades K–12
725 students · 7.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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601 students
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Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
Konnoak Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Bunn Elementary
Bunn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Southern Pines Elementary
Southern Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Kenansville Elementary
Kenansville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
599 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John W Jones Elementary a good school?
John W Jones Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 15.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1287 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John W Jones Elementary rank in North Carolina?
John W Jones Elementary ranks #1287 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #47309 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John W Jones Elementary?
John W Jones Elementary had 601 students in 2025.
Is John W Jones Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
John W Jones Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John W Jones Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John W Jones Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.