West Jones High School
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West Jones High School, the "Home of the Mustangs," is a public school in Laurel
, Mississippi
, part of the Jones County School District
. The school provides education to grades 9
-12
.
The school was named the state's Tech Prep Exemplary Site for 2002-2003 by the Tech Prep Exemplary Site Selection Committee.
The school has become the high school of choice for most Jones County parents. A great academic school with high test scores and a great athletic program.
Mission Statement: "We will endeavor to provide a safe environment that enables all students in a multicultural society to maximize their learning potential through a variety of educational experiences in order to become productive citizens."
Noted alumni include quarterback
Brett Hyatt (b.1985) and place kicker Britt Barefoot (b. 1986) who helped lead their team to a South State Runner-up finish and a 13-1 historically record setting season during their senior year in 2003.
Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel is a city located in Jones County in Mississippi, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,393 although a significant population increase has been reported following Hurricane Katrina. Located in southeast Mississippi, southeast of...
, Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
, part of the Jones County School District
Jones County School District (Mississippi)
The Jones County School District is a public school district based in Ellisville, Mississippi .In addition to Ellisville, the district also serves the towns of Sandersville and Soso.-Middle/High Schools:*Grades 7-12**Northeast Jones High School...
. The school provides education to grades 9
Ninth grade
Ninth grade is the ninth post-kindergarten year of school education in some school systems. The students are 13 to 15 years of age, depending on when their birthday occurs. Depending on the school district, ninth grade is usually the first year of high school....
-12
Twelfth grade
Twelfth grade or Senior year, or Grade Twelve, are the North American names for the final year of secondary school. In most countries students then graduate at age 17 or 18. In some countries, there is a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all...
.
The school was named the state's Tech Prep Exemplary Site for 2002-2003 by the Tech Prep Exemplary Site Selection Committee.
The school has become the high school of choice for most Jones County parents. A great academic school with high test scores and a great athletic program.
Mission Statement: "We will endeavor to provide a safe environment that enables all students in a multicultural society to maximize their learning potential through a variety of educational experiences in order to become productive citizens."
Noted alumni include quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
Brett Hyatt (b.1985) and place kicker Britt Barefoot (b. 1986) who helped lead their team to a South State Runner-up finish and a 13-1 historically record setting season during their senior year in 2003.