For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,161 students in Jackson Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Jackson Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
2,161 Students
718,250 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
41,159 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Jackson Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 193 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
650 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
30%
42%
# White Students
1,374 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
64%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
75
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
162
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
146
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
157
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
164
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
175
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
165
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
160
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,546 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,839 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,546
$14,974
Spending / Student
$13,839
$14,320
Best Jackson Parish School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quitman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
181 Wolverine Drive
Quitman, LA 71268
(318) 259-2698
Quitman, LA 71268
(318) 259-2698
Grades: PK-12
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
Weston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Grades: PK-12
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 Old Winnfield Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-6611
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-6611
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2105 South Polk Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jonesboro-hodge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Pershing Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4138
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4138
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson Parish School District?
Jackson Parish School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,161 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Parish School District?
Jackson Parish School District is ranked #70 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Parish School District?
64% of Jackson Parish School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson Parish School District?
Jackson Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Jackson Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,839 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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