Top Rankings
Jefferson Davis Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,210 students in Jefferson Davis Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,308 Schools
# Students
5,210 Students
666,091 Students
# Teachers
355 Teachers
48,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson Davis Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 187 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)98%
83%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.2%
21%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.65
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2013–2022. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
19%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
67%
41%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,070 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,683. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,040 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$13,111 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$94 MM
$12,473 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,070
$19,683
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,040
$18,725
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Jefferson Davis Parish School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Welsh High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2361
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Lake Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Mill Avenue
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-3323
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Fenton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 First Street
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Welsh Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2351
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2351
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Elton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
614 Powell Road
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2892
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2892
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lake Arthur High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4374 Tiger Lane
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-5152
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-5152
Gr: 7-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Lacassine High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 Algonia Avenue
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Gr: PK-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Hathaway High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4040 Pine Island Highway
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Gr: PK-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Welsh-roanoke Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8150 West Highway 90
Roanoke, LA 70581
(337) 753-2317
Roanoke, LA 70581
(337) 753-2317
Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1603 South Lake Arthur Ave.
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4972
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4972
Gr: PK-6 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Jennings High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2310 N Sherman Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Gr: 7-12 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Elton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 Second Street
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2991
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2991
Gr: 6-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Davis Parish School District?
Jefferson Davis Parish School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,210 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Davis Parish School District?
Jefferson Davis Parish School District is ranked #39 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Davis Parish School District?
67% of Jefferson Davis Parish School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Davis Parish School District?
Jefferson Davis Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Jefferson Davis Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,040 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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