Jefferson Davis Parish Schools & Education
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
99.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
99.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,931
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#15
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jefferson Davis Parish
Measured School Summary
Jefferson Davis Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 68/100 and a solid graduation rate of 99.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,931 per pupil, Jefferson Davis Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 28% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 13.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jefferson Davis Parish before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
12 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
68/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #15 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
99.0%
13.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,931
$950 below the state average
School coverage
12
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Jefferson Davis Parish has 12 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Jefferson Davis Parish school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Jefferson Davis Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 12 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#15
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Jefferson Davis Parish
Elementary to high school visible
5,595 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Jefferson Davis Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 12 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Robust Educational Framework in Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis Parish supports 5,595 students across 12 public schools managed by a single school district. The landscape features five elementary schools and four high schools, creating a strong pathway for student advancement.
Traditional District Excellence
Jefferson Davis Parish operates a traditional district model with no charter schools currently in the system. All 5,595 students benefit from a centralized administration that prioritizes high academic outcomes and student retention.
Small-Town Feel and Growing Campuses
Schools here are primarily rural, with eight campuses situated in rural zones and four in town settings. Jennings Elementary is the largest school with 1,029 students, while the average school size across the parish remains manageable at 466 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Jefferson Davis Parish
Reported Enrollment
5,595
12 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Jefferson Davis Parish
12 Public Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Elementary School | Profile | Jefferson Davis Parish | Jennings, 70546Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 1,029 |
| Jennings High School | Record | Jefferson Davis Parish | Jennings, 70546Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 853 |
| Lacassine High School | Record | Jefferson Davis Parish | Lacassine, 70650Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 656 |
| Hathaway High School | Record | Jefferson Davis Parish | Jennings, 70546Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 607 |
| Welsh Elementary School | Record | Jefferson Davis Parish | Welsh, 70591Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 507 |
| Lake Arthur Elementary School | Record | Jefferson Davis Parish | Lake Arthur, 70549Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 476 |
| Lake Arthur High School | Record | Jefferson Davis Parish | Lake Arthur, 70549Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 380 |
| Welsh High School | Record | Jefferson Davis Parish | Welsh, 70591Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 280 |
| Elton High School | Record | Jefferson Davis Parish | Elton, 70532Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 257 |
| Elton Elementary School | Record | Jefferson Davis Parish | Elton, 70532Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 241 |
| Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School | Record | Jefferson Davis Parish | Roanoke, 70581Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 204 |
| Fenton Elementary School | Record | Jefferson Davis Parish | Fenton, 70640Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 105 |
Jennings Elementary School
Jefferson Davis Parish
Jennings, 70546 / Rural: Fringe
Lacassine High School
Jefferson Davis Parish
Lacassine, 70650 / Rural: Distant
Hathaway High School
Jefferson Davis Parish
Jennings, 70546 / Rural: Distant
Welsh Elementary School
Jefferson Davis Parish
Welsh, 70591 / Town: Distant
Lake Arthur Elementary School
Jefferson Davis Parish
Lake Arthur, 70549 / Town: Distant
Lake Arthur High School
Jefferson Davis Parish
Lake Arthur, 70549 / Rural: Fringe
Elton Elementary School
Jefferson Davis Parish
Elton, 70532 / Rural: Remote
Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School
Jefferson Davis Parish
Roanoke, 70581 / Rural: Distant
Fenton Elementary School
Jefferson Davis Parish
Fenton, 70640 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,931
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana?
Jefferson Davis Parish supports 5,595 students across 12 public schools managed by a single school district. The landscape features five elementary schools and four high schools, creating a strong pathway for student advancement.
What are the major school districts in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana?
Jefferson Davis Parish operates a traditional district model with no charter schools currently in the system. All 5,595 students benefit from a centralized administration that prioritizes high academic outcomes and student retention.
What is the school experience like in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Schools here are primarily rural, with eight campuses situated in rural zones and four in town settings. Jennings Elementary is the largest school with 1,029 students, while the average school size across the parish remains manageable at 466 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.