For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,033 students in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA are Welsh High School, Lacassine High School and Hathaway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson Davis Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson Davis Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
Jefferson Davis Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jennings High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Welsh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2361
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2361
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Lacassine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 Algonia Avenue
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Grades: PK-12
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Hathaway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4040 Pine Island Highway
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Grades: PK-12
| 607 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Arthur High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4374 Tiger Lane
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-5152
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-5152
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
Rank: #55.
Jennings High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2310 N Sherman Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Grades: 7-12
| 853 students
Rank: #66.
Elton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 Second Street
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2991
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2991
Grades: 6-12
| 257 students
Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
208 Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0823
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0823
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
208 East Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1235
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1235
Grades: PK-2
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA include Welsh High School, Lacassine High School and Hathaway High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson Davis Parish?
6 public high schools are located in Jefferson Davis Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jefferson Davis Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson Davis Parish include: Hathaway High School vs. Jennings High School, Jennings High School vs. Hathaway High School, Welsh High School vs. Lacassine High School
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