For the 2026-27 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 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson Parish (2026-27)
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 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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 56% (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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