Best Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish, LA has 13 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,804 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Jefferson Davis Parish meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
The top high schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Arthur High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 380 Students
2. Jennings High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 853 Students
3. Welsh High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 280 Students
4. Elton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 257 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
The top middle schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Welsh-roanoke Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
The top elementary schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Arthur Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 476 Students
2. Welsh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
3. Elton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
4. Jennings Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1029 Students
5. Fenton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 105 Students
6. Our Lady Immaculate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Immaculate School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 209 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson Davis Parish, LA has a total population of 32,250 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson Davis Parish, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson Davis Parish, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson Davis Parish, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
How many schools are in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA?
Jefferson Davis Parish, LA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,804 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson Davis Parish perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Jefferson Davis Parish score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Jefferson Davis Parish meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations