Best Schools in Jefferson, LA
Jefferson, LA has a total of 7 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 3,629 students attend Jefferson, LA schools. On average, schools in Jefferson score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jefferson don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jefferson, LA
Jefferson, LA has 3 high schools with 1,379 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jefferson score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson exceed expectations.
1. Riverdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1019 Students
2. Jcfa-east
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jcfa-east • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
3. Jefferson Virtual High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson, LA
Jefferson, LA has 2 middle schools with 891 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jefferson score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson meet expectations.
1. J.d. Meisler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
2. Frederick Douglass Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 138 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson, LA
Jefferson, LA has 2 elementary schools with 1,359 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jefferson score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson underperform expectations.
1. Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 7 • 693 Students
2. Jefferson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 666 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson, LA has a total population of 10,633 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson, 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, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
48.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson, 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, LA Internet Health Assessment.
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