Jefferson Parish Schools & Education
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
75.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,318
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#58
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jefferson Parish
Measured School Summary
Jefferson Parish faces educational challenges with a school score of 26/100 and a graduation rate of 75.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,318 per pupil, Jefferson Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 50% below the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 9.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jefferson 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
85 public schools and 4 districts 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
26/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #58 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
75.8%
9.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,318
$563 below the state average
School coverage
85
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Jefferson Parish has 85 public schools across 4 districts, 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 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 Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 82 of 85 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#58
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 27 points below 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 Parish
Elementary to high school visible
50,628 students
82 listed schools in this county slice.
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Elementary school only in this slice
1,194 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
JCFA-East
High school only in this slice
229 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Office of Juvenile Justice
Other grade structure
53 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Jefferson Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 82 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 Parish?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jefferson Parish district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
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 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.
A Massive Urban Education Network
Jefferson Parish manages a sprawling network of 85 public schools serving 52,104 students across four distinct districts. The infrastructure is heavily weighted toward primary education, featuring 54 elementary schools and 19 high schools.
A Diverse Mix of School Districts
The Jefferson Parish district is the primary provider with 50,628 students, but charter schools represent a significant 10.6% of all campuses. Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is the largest single school, enrolling 2,283 students as a high-profile charter option.
Suburban and City Life Combined
Education here feels distinctly urban-suburban, with 60 schools in suburbs and 21 in city settings. High schools are generally large, with institutions like John Ehret and West Jefferson both exceeding 1,500 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
85
in Jefferson Parish
Reported Enrollment
52,104
85 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
9
11% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish
GuideAthlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Office of Juvenile Justice
JCFA-East
85 Public Schools in Jefferson Parish
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 10 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 85 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Profile | Jefferson Parish | Kenner, 70062Suburb: Large | PK–12 | Charter | 2,283 |
| John Ehret High School | Profile | Jefferson Parish | Marrero, 70072Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,579 |
| West Jefferson High School | Profile | Jefferson Parish | Harvey, 70058Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,524 |
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Profile | Jefferson Parish | Kenner, 70065City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,478 |
| Grace King High School | Profile | Jefferson Parish | Metairie, 70002City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,463 |
| East Jefferson High School | Profile | Jefferson Parish | Metairie, 70001City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,348 |
| Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish | Profile | Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish | Terrytown, 70056Suburb: Large | KG–8 | Charter | 1,194 |
| Young Audiences Charter School | Profile | Jefferson Parish | New Orleans, 70113Suburb: Large | PK–9 | Charter | 1,073 |
| Riverdale High School | Profile | Jefferson Parish | Jefferson, 70121Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,019 |
| L.W. Higgins High School | Profile | Jefferson Parish | Marrero, 70072Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 996 |
| Helen Cox High School | Record | Jefferson Parish | Harvey, 70058Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 904 |
| John Q. Adams Middle School | Record | Jefferson Parish | Metairie, 70003City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 900 |
| Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies | Record | Jefferson Parish | Metairie, 70005City: Midsize | 6–12 | High | 892 |
| Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy | Record | Jefferson Parish | Avondale, 70094Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 850 |
| Woodland West School | Record | Jefferson Parish | Harvey, 70058Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 782 |
| J.D. Meisler Middle School | Record | Jefferson Parish | Metairie, 70002City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 753 |
| Tom Benson School | Record | Jefferson Parish | Kenner, 70065Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 753 |
| Paul J. Solis Elementary School | Record | Jefferson Parish | Gretna, 70056Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 746 |
| Jefferson RISE Charter School | Record | Jefferson Parish | Gretna, 70056Suburb: Large | 6–12 | Charter | 716 |
| Estelle School | Record | Jefferson Parish | Marrero, 70072Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 709 |
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Jefferson Parish
Kenner, 70062 / Suburb: Large
John Ehret High School
Jefferson Parish
Marrero, 70072 / Suburb: Large
West Jefferson High School
Jefferson Parish
Harvey, 70058 / Suburb: Large
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
Jefferson Parish
Kenner, 70065 / City: Midsize
Grace King High School
Jefferson Parish
Metairie, 70002 / City: Midsize
East Jefferson High School
Jefferson Parish
Metairie, 70001 / City: Midsize
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Terrytown, 70056 / Suburb: Large
Young Audiences Charter School
Jefferson Parish
New Orleans, 70113 / Suburb: Large
Riverdale High School
Jefferson Parish
Jefferson, 70121 / Suburb: Large
L.W. Higgins High School
Jefferson Parish
Marrero, 70072 / Suburb: Large
John Q. Adams Middle School
Jefferson Parish
Metairie, 70003 / City: Midsize
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies
Jefferson Parish
Metairie, 70005 / City: Midsize
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Jefferson Parish
Avondale, 70094 / Rural: Fringe
J.D. Meisler Middle School
Jefferson Parish
Metairie, 70002 / City: Midsize
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Gretna, 70056 / Suburb: Large
Jefferson RISE Charter School
Jefferson Parish
Gretna, 70056 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,318
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana?
Jefferson Parish manages a sprawling network of 85 public schools serving 52,104 students across four distinct districts. The infrastructure is heavily weighted toward primary education, featuring 54 elementary schools and 19 high schools.
What are the major school districts in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana?
The Jefferson Parish district is the primary provider with 50,628 students, but charter schools represent a significant 10.6% of all campuses. Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is the largest single school, enrolling 2,283 students as a high-profile charter option.
What is the school experience like in Jefferson Parish?
Education here feels distinctly urban-suburban, with 60 schools in suburbs and 21 in city settings. High schools are generally large, with institutions like John Ehret and West Jefferson both exceeding 1,500 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.