For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,369 students in Jonesboro, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Jonesboro, LA are Weston High School, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School and Jonesboro-hodge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jonesboro, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Jonesboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jonesboro, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weston High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Grades: PK-12
| 639 students
Rank: #22.
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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
| 161 students
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro-hodge High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Pershing Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4138
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4138
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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
| 329 students
Jonesboro, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Northeast Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Grades: PK-1
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jonesboro, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Jonesboro, LA include Weston High School, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School and Jonesboro-hodge High School.
How many public schools are located in Jonesboro, LA?
4 public schools are located in Jonesboro, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro, LA?
Jonesboro, LA public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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