Jackson Parish

The school district of Jackson Parish, Louisiana, consists of 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools, serving students from a range of socioeconomic and racial backgrounds.

Within this district, two high schools stand out for their strong academic performance. Quitman High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in LEAP English Language Arts, Algebra I, Geometry, English II, and Biology, with a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 46.24%. Similarly, Weston High School has the second-highest overall test scores in the district, with strong performance in Algebra I, English I, and English II. In contrast, Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School and Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School struggle, with significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages.

The data also reveals stark differences in the racial composition and socioeconomic status of the schools, with the higher-performing high schools serving a majority white student population and lower free/reduced lunch rates, while the lower-performing elementary and middle schools have a majority African American student population and higher rates of economic disadvantage. These disparities suggest the need for a more holistic approach to addressing educational equity within the Jackson Parish school district.