Top Rankings
Jefferson Davis Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,538 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 39% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), 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
1,331 Schools
# Students
5,538 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
48,945 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 180 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 98% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 193 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Graduation Rate
98%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
19%
41%
% White
67%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,215 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,364 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,215
$15,176
Spending / Student
$14,364
$14,514
Best Jefferson Davis Parish School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Elton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
614 Powell Road
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2892
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2892
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Lacassine High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 Algonia Avenue
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Grades: PK-12
| 637 students
Rank: #44.
Welsh Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 42% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 465 students
Rank: #66.
Hathaway High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4040 Pine Island Highway
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Grades: PK-12
| 609 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Arthur High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4374 Tiger Lane
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-5152
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-5152
Grades: 7-12
| 390 students
Rank: #88.
Fenton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 First Street
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Grades: PK-8
| 99 students
Rank: #99.
Welsh-roanoke Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8150 West Highway 90
Roanoke, LA 70581
(337) 753-2317
Roanoke, LA 70581
(337) 753-2317
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Rank: #1010.
Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 31% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 1,033 students
Rank: #1111.
Jennings High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
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
| 813 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 259 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Davis Parish School District?
Jefferson Davis Parish School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,538 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Davis Parish School District?
Jefferson Davis Parish School District is ranked #39 out of 180 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), 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?
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 $14,364 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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