Jefferson Davis Parish

The schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana serve a diverse student population across 12 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals significant variation in academic performance, with standout schools like Lake Arthur Elementary School and Welsh High School earning high rankings and proficiency rates, while other schools struggle with lower test scores and economic challenges.

The free/reduced lunch rates across the district range from 52.5% at Welsh High School to 79.05% at Fenton Elementary School, indicating varying levels of economic disadvantage. Student-teacher ratios also vary, from 9.4 at Fenton Elementary to 18.8 at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School. The racial makeup of the schools is diverse, with White students making up 40-87% of the student bodies, African American students 3-35%, and Hispanic students 1-8%.

The data highlights the need for targeted support and learning from the practices of the top-performing schools to address the significant disparities in academic performance across the district. Ensuring equitable outcomes for all students, regardless of their economic or racial background, should be a key priority for the Jefferson Davis Parish school system.