Jefferson Davis Parish School District
School District · Jennings, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,082
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,082
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Jefferson Davis Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jefferson Davis Parish as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lake Arthur High School
Lake Arthur · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lacassine High School
Lacassine · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Arthur Elementary School
Lake Arthur · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#41 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,082
$1,008 vs Louisiana median
District size
5,538 students
Typical than Louisiana median
The short answer
Jefferson Davis Parish ranks #41 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Jefferson Davis Parish's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lake Arthur High School (7.3/10), Lacassine High School (7.0/10), and Lake Arthur Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 57% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Jefferson Davis Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Arthur High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Lacassine High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Lake Arthur Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Welsh High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Jennings High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Elton High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Hathaway High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Welsh Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Elton Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Jennings Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jefferson Davis Parish
Jefferson Davis Parish is a Jennings, Louisiana school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 5,538 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $14,082 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Jefferson Davis Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lake Arthur High School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Jefferson Davis Parish students show an average math proficiency of 58.1% and ELA proficiency of 63.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson Davis Parish with test data.
Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish
12 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 4
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Jennings
- Total Enrollment
- 5,538
- Teachers (FTE)
- 372
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish has 12 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jefferson Davis Parish?
The average composite rating for Jefferson Davis Parish is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish spends $14,082 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Davis Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Davis Parish is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Lake Arthur High School is the highest-rated school in Jefferson Davis Parish with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Across schools in Jefferson Davis Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jefferson Davis Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Jefferson Davis Parish has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.9%
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Compare Jefferson Davis Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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