Top Rankings
Jefferson Davis Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,595 students in Jefferson Davis Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
12 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
5,595 Students
718,250 Students
# Teachers
319 Teachers
41,159 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Jefferson Davis Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 98% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 193 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Graduation Rate
98%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
# American Indian Students
53 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
215 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
1,075 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
19%
42%
# White Students
3,778 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
68%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
452 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
310
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
429
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
431
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
389
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
390
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
388
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
410
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
388
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
418
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
400
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
428
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
461
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
383
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
370
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,070 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,218 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,070
$14,974
Spending / Student
$14,218
$14,320
Best Jefferson Davis Parish School District Public Schools (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.
Elton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
614 Powell Road
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2892
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2892
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Welsh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2351
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2351
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Arthur Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Mill Avenue
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-3323
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Fenton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 First Street
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Grades: PK-8
| 105 students
Rank: #99.
Welsh-roanoke Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8150 West Highway 90
Roanoke, LA 70581
(337) 753-2317
Roanoke, LA 70581
(337) 753-2317
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students
Rank: #1010.
Jennings Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1603 South Lake Arthur Ave.
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4972
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4972
Grades: PK-6
| 1,029 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Davis Parish School District?
Jefferson Davis Parish School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,595 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Davis Parish School District?
Jefferson Davis Parish School District is ranked #38 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Davis Parish School District?
68% of Jefferson Davis Parish School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Davis Parish School District?
Jefferson Davis Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Jefferson Davis Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,218 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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