For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,591 students in Jackson Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson Parish, LA are Quitman High School, Weston High School and Jonesboro-hodge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Jackson Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Jackson Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Weston High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Jackson Parish (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quitman High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
181 Wolverine Drive
Quitman, LA 71268
(318) 259-2698
Quitman, LA 71268
(318) 259-2698
Gr: PK-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Weston High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro-hodge High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Pershing Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4138
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4138
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Jackson Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11715 Highway 4
Chatham, LA 71226
(318) 249-2115
Chatham, LA 71226
(318) 249-2115
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
401 Northeast Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Gr: PK-1 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson Parish, LA include Quitman High School, Weston High School and Jonesboro-hodge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson Parish?
3 public high schools are located in Jackson Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Parish?
Jackson Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 24% 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 Jackson Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson Parish include: Jonesboro-hodge High School vs. Quitman High School, Quitman High School vs. Weston High School, Quitman High School vs. Jonesboro-hodge High School
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