Jones College, Laurel High partnering on âMiddle College Programâ Initiative would allow qualified students to earn associateâs degree at same time as high school degree Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn LAUREL, Miss (WDAM) _ Some students at Laurel High School will soon be able to get their high school diploma and a two-year college degree at the same time. Itâs all part of a new Middle College Program involving Laurel High School and Jones College. The two schools announced details of the partnership Tuesday. Qualified students will be able to graduate from high school and receive an Associate of Arts Degree simultaneously.