Top 5 Best Jackson Parish Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,100 students in Jackson Parish, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Jackson Parish, LA are Quitman High School, Weston High School and Jonesboro-hodge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Jackson Parish have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Jackson Parish Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quitman High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
181 Wolverine Drive
Quitman, LA 71268
(318) 259-2698
Grades: PK-12
| 731 students
Rank: #22.
Weston High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Grades: PK-12
| 639 students
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Old Winnfield Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-6611
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
Jonesboro-hodge High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Pershing Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4138
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #55.
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2105 South Polk Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jackson Parish, LA

Jackson Parish Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
11715 Highway 4
Chatham, LA 71226
(318) 249-2115
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
401 Northeast Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Grades: PK-1
| 183 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson Parish, LA include Quitman High School, Weston High School and Jonesboro-hodge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson Parish, LA?
5 public schools are located in Jackson Parish, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Parish, LA?
Jackson Parish, LA public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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