For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,078 students in Jackson Parish, LA.
The top ranked public 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 schools 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). Schools in Jackson Parish have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson Parish (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
Jackson Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11715 Highway 4
Chatham, LA 71226
(318) 249-2115
Chatham, LA 71226
(318) 249-2115
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
401 Northeast Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Grades: PK-1
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson Parish, LA include Quitman High School, Weston High School and Jonesboro-hodge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson Parish?
5 public schools are located in Jackson Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Parish?
Jackson Parish public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jackson Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jackson Parish include: Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School vs. Weston High School, Jonesboro-hodge High School vs. Quitman High School, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School vs. Weston High School
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