Best Schools in Jefferson Parish, LA
Jefferson Parish, LA has a total of 128 schools including 32 high schools, 20 middle schools and 72 elementary schools. A total of 66,031 students attend Jefferson Parish, LA schools. On average, schools in Jefferson Parish score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jefferson Parish don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jefferson Parish, LA
Jefferson Parish, LA has 32 high schools with 20,014 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 Parish score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson Parish don't meet expectations.
1. Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 850 Students
2. Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 892 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 541 Students
4. South Lafourche High School
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Lafourche Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1108 Students
5. Riverdale High School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1019 Students
6. Jcfa-east
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Jcfa-east • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
7. Fisher Middle/high School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 497 Students
8. East Jefferson High School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students
9. South Plaquemines High School
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Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 412 Students
10. L.w. Higgins High School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson Parish, LA
Jefferson Parish, LA has 20 middle schools with 10,597 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 Parish score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson Parish don't meet expectations.
1. Albert Cammon Middle School
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St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 307 Students
2. John Q. Adams Middle School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students
3. L.h. Marrero Middle School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students
4. J.d. Meisler Middle School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
5. T.h. Harris Middle School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 707 Students
6. Gretna Middle School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
7. Livaudais Middle School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
8. Stella Worley Middle School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students
9. Frederick Douglass Community School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 138 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson Parish, LA
Jefferson Parish, LA has 72 elementary schools with 32,011 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 Parish score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson Parish don't meet expectations.
1. Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
2. Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
3. Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
4. Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
5. Ruppel Academie Francaise
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 230 Students
6. J.c. Ellis School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 613 Students
7. Rudolph Matas School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 609 Students
8. Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
9. Boothville-venice Elementary School
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Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
10. Allen Ellender School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 678 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson Parish, LA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson Parish, LA has a total population of 440,781 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson 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 Parish, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson Parish, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson Parish, LA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson Parish, LA Internet Health Assessment.
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