For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,078 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.
51爆料s in Jackson Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% 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
5 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
2,078 Students
710,883 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
49,096 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Jackson Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 181 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 193 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
596 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
29%
41%
# White Students
1,344 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
65%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
76 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
144
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
160
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
157
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
148
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
158
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
167
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
149
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,127 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,129. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,392 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,127
$15,129
Spending / Student
$14,392
$14,469
Best Jackson Parish School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quitman High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
181 Wolverine Drive
Quitman, LA 71268
(318) 259-2698
Quitman, LA 71268
(318) 259-2698
Grades: PK-12
| 737 students
Rank: #22.
Weston High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Grades: PK-12
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
| 155 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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
| 332 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jonesboro-hodge High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Pershing Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4138
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4138
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson Parish School District?
Jackson Parish School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,078 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Parish School District?
Jackson Parish School District is ranked #70 out of 181 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Parish School District?
65% of Jackson Parish School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson Parish School District?
Jackson Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Jackson Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,392 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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