Top Rankings
Jefferson Davis Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,397 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 30% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
5,397 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
321 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Jefferson Davis Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 98% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 188 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Graduation Rate
98%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
# American Indian Students
58 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
176 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
1,071 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
20%
42%
# White Students
3,673 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
68%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
400 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
267
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
418
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
393
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
382
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
374
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
391
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
365
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
390
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
414
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
395
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
453
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
402
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
378
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
375
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,586 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,739 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,586
$15,797
Spending / Student
$14,739
$15,107
Best Jefferson Davis Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lacassine High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 Algonia Avenue
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Grades: PK-12
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Welsh Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2351
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2351
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Elton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
614 Powell Road
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2892
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2892
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Mill Avenue
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-3323
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Arthur High School
(Math: 37% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 370 students
Rank: #66.
Hathaway High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4040 Pine Island Highway
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Grades: PK-12
| 578 students
Rank: #77.
Fenton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 First Street
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
Rank: #88.
Welsh-roanoke Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8150 West Highway 90
Roanoke, LA 70581
(337) 753-2317
Roanoke, LA 70581
(337) 753-2317
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Rank: #99.
Jennings High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2310 N Sherman Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Grades: 7-12
| 854 students
Rank: #1010.
Welsh High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2361
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2361
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #1111.
Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Florence Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4972
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4972
Grades: 3-6
| 495 students
Rank: #1212.
Elton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 Second Street
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2991
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2991
Grades: 6-12
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
208 East Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1235
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1235
Grades: PK-2
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Davis Parish School District?
Jefferson Davis Parish School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,397 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Davis Parish School District?
Jefferson Davis Parish School District is ranked #41 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Davis Parish School District?
68% of Jefferson Davis Parish School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Jefferson Davis Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,739 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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