Jones County School District, Mississippi
Jones County School District is a unified school district in Jones County, Mississippi, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 50,386 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 680 sq mi (1,762 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 50,386 ± 580
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- Jones County
- Land area
- 680 sq mi (1,762 km²)
- Median household income
- $55,158 ± $5,764
- Median home value
- $151,100 ± $14,226
- Water area
- 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
- State
- Mississippi
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2802280
- Coordinates (central point)
- 31.616601, -89.168532
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in Jones County School District, largest first
- Ellisville (city)4,521 people
- Sharon (CDP)1,910 people
- Soso (town)431 people
- Sandersville (town)413 people
- Ovett (CDP)333 people
- Moselle (CDP)89 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Laurel School District5.5 mi north
- Petal School District19 mi south
- Covington County School District22 mi west
- Richton School District23 mi southeast
- West Jasper School District29 mi north
- Wayne County School District29 mi east
- East Jasper School District29 mi north
- Forrest County Schools34 mi south
- Smith County School District34 mi northwest
- Perry County Schools35 mi south
These share a boundary with Jones County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.
Before using this answer for enrollment
A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Jones County School District before you rely on it.
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