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Best Jones County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,673 students in Jones County, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Jones County, NC are Pollocksville Elementary School, Comfort Elementary School and Jones Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jones County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pollocksville Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Trent St
Pollocksville, NC 28573
(252) 224-8071
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Comfort Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4384 Hwy 41 West
Comfort, NC 28522
(910) 324-4249
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Jones Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Gr: 6-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Silverdale Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
841 Smith Road
Maysville, NC 28555
(910) 326-5146
Gr: K-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
814 Sixth Street
Maysville, NC 28555
(910) 743-3631
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3441
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodland Elementary School
2221 Belgrade Swansboro Road
Maysville, NC 28555
(910) 455-2211

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jones County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Jones County, NC include Pollocksville Elementary School, Comfort Elementary School and Jones Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Jones County?
6 public schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jones County are often viewed compared to one another?

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