Laurel High School vs West Jones High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel High School
Laurel · Public high · Grades 9–12
732 students
West Jones High School
Laurel · Public high · Grades 7–13
1,587 students
| Measure | Laurel High School Laurel, Mississippi | West Jones High School Laurel, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 197 | #64 of 197 |
| National rank | #16054 of 16,910 | #9017 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–13 |
| Students | 732 | 1,587 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 1,587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 60% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Jones High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 15.0).
- •West Jones High School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 25%).
- •West Jones High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 15%).
- •West Jones High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 99.9%).
- •West Jones High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.4).
- •West Jones High School is the larger school with 1,587 students compared with 732.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Laurel High School better than West Jones High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Jones High School ranks higher (47.7 vs 15.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Laurel High School and West Jones High School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel High School: 732. West Jones High School: 1,587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel High School and West Jones High School rank in Mississippi?
Laurel High School is 179th of 197 and West Jones High School is 64th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).