Jonesboro-Hodge High School is a high school located in Jonesboro in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. The school mascot is the Tiger, named after LSU. The colors are scarlet and royal blue. The school, a part of the Jackson Parish School Board, serves the Town of Jonesboro and the Village of Hodge.
Serving 198 students in grades 9-12, Jonesboro-hodge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jonesboro-Hodge High School serves the southwest part of Jonesboro, LA, encompassing an area of approximately 63.7 square miles. Families typically experience a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jonesboro-hodge High School's student population of 198 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1913
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jonesboro-hodge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jonesboro-hodge High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
66%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Jonesboro-hodge Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jonesboro-hodge High School's ranking?
Jonesboro-hodge High School is ranked #1132 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Jonesboro-hodge High School often compared to?
Jonesboro-hodge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quitman High School, Weston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jonesboro-hodge High School?
The graduation rate of Jonesboro-hodge High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Jonesboro-hodge High School?
198 students attend Jonesboro-hodge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Jonesboro-hodge High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jonesboro-hodge High School?
Jonesboro-hodge High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jonesboro-hodge High School offer ?
Jonesboro-hodge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jonesboro-hodge High School part of?
Jonesboro-hodge High School is part of Jackson Parish School District.
School Reviews
Review Jonesboro-hodge High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
