For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,100 students in Jackson Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Jackson Parish School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
2,100 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jackson Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 188 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
642 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
31%
42%
# White Students
1,332 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
63%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
129
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
164
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
158
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
150
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
174
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
167
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
158
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
159
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
136
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,969 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,241 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,969
$15,797
Spending / Student
$14,241
$15,107
Best Jackson Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quitman High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
181 Wolverine Drive
Quitman, LA 71268
(318) 259-2698
Quitman, LA 71268
(318) 259-2698
Grades: PK-12
| 731 students
Rank: #22.
Weston High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Grades: PK-12
| 639 students
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 Old Winnfield Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-6611
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-6611
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
Jonesboro-hodge High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Pershing Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4138
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4138
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #55.
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2105 South Polk Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson Parish School District?
Jackson Parish School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,100 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Parish School District?
Jackson Parish School District is ranked #68 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Parish School District?
63% of Jackson Parish School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson Parish School District?
Jackson Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Jackson Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,241 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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