For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,538 students in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA (there are , serving 236 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA are Welsh High School, Lake Arthur Elementary School and Fenton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson Davis Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Welsh High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2361
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Lake Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Mill Avenue
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-3323
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Fenton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 First Street
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Welsh Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2351
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2351
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Elton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
614 Powell Road
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2892
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2892
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lake Arthur High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4374 Tiger Lane
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-5152
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-5152
Gr: 7-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Lacassine High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 Algonia Avenue
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Gr: PK-12 | 637 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Hathaway High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4040 Pine Island Highway
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Gr: PK-12 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Welsh-roanoke Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8150 West Highway 90
Roanoke, LA 70581
(337) 753-2317
Roanoke, LA 70581
(337) 753-2317
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1603 South Lake Arthur Ave.
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4972
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4972
Gr: PK-6 | 1,033 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Jennings High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2310 N Sherman Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Gr: 7-12 | 813 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Elton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 Second Street
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2991
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2991
Gr: 6-12 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
208 Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0823
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0823
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
208 East Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1235
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1235
Gr: PK-2 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA include Welsh High School, Lake Arthur Elementary School and Fenton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson Davis Parish?
12 public schools are located in Jefferson Davis Parish.
What percentage of students in Jefferson Davis Parish go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Jefferson Davis Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jefferson Davis Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jefferson Davis Parish include: Jennings High School vs. Hathaway High School, Hathaway High School vs. Jennings High School, Welsh High School vs. Lacassine High School
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