Best Jackson Parish Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,524 students in Jackson Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quitman High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
181 Wolverine Drive
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Gr: PK-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Old Winnfield Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-6611
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson Parish, LA include Quitman High School, Weston High School and Jonesboro-hodge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson Parish?
3 public middle schools are located in Jackson Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Parish?
Jackson Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Jackson Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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