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Jefferson Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Across all districts in Jefferson Parish, public schools number 86 and enroll approximately 47,983 K-12 students (52 elementary, 7 middle, and 17 high).

7-year change in Jefferson Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
47,983
-1,583 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
77
-11 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
20%
was 25%
% Hispanic
39%
was 28%
% Black
33%
was 40%
% Asian
5%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
430,920
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
86
5 districts
Enrollment
47,983
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,252
Above Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.6%
Below Louisiana avg
Elementary
52
27,972 students
Middle
7
3,537 students
High
17
14,108 students
Combined / other
10
2,366 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jefferson Parish Public Schools
46,790 students · 5 districts in Jefferson Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jefferson Parish residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
50%
Hispanic
19%
Black
26%
Asian
4%
Two or more
13%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
20%
Hispanic
39%
Black
33%
Asian
5%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
30.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.2%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.4% under 18

Test scores in Jefferson Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 61 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 61 schools in Jefferson Parish ranked by score →

All schools (86)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High SchoolKennerHigh09-122,376·
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences AcademyKennerCombinedPK-122,263·
John Ehret High SchoolMarreroHigh09-121,850·
West Jefferson High SchoolHarveyHigh09-121,438·
East Jefferson High SchoolMetairieHigh09-121,381·
Riverdale High SchoolJeffersonHigh09-121,259·
L.W. Higgins High SchoolMarreroHigh09-121,136·
Young Audiences Charter SchoolGretnaElementaryPK-081,077·
Athlos Academy of Jefferson ParishTerrytownElementaryKG-081,012·
Haynes Academy School for Advanced StudiesMetairieHigh06-12872·
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology AcademyAvondaleHigh06-12871·
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary SchoolMarreroElementaryPK-08868·
Paul J. Solis Elementary SchoolGretnaElementaryPK-05777·
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at FordAvondaleElementaryPK-08769·
Jefferson RISE Charter SchoolHarveyHigh06-12764·
Livaudais Middle SchoolTerrytownMiddle06-08743·
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences AcademyJeffersonElementaryPK-08731·
Allen Ellender SchoolMarreroElementaryPK-08727·
Harry S Truman SchoolMarreroElementaryPK-08717·
J.D. Meisler Middle SchoolMetairieMiddle06-08679·
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary SchoolGretnaElementaryPK-05671·
John Q. Adams Middle SchoolMetairieMiddle06-08658·
Young Audiences Charter High SchoolGretnaHigh09-12643·
Tom Benson SchoolKennerElementaryPK-08631·
Woodland West SchoolHarveyElementaryPK-08631·
Woodmere SchoolHarveyElementaryPK-08629·
Bissonet Plaza SchoolMetairieElementaryPK-08624·
Jefferson SchoolJeffersonElementaryPK-08619·
L.H. Marrero Middle SchoolMarreroMiddle06-08619·
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary SchoolTerrytownElementaryPK-08615·
Terrytown Elementary SchoolTerrytownElementaryPK-05611·
Chateau Estates SchoolKennerElementaryPK-08610·
Phoebe Hearst SchoolMetairieElementaryPK-05602·
Rudolph Matas SchoolMetairieElementaryPK-08600·
J.C. Ellis SchoolMetairieElementaryPK-08587·
Alice Birney Elementary SchoolMetairieElementaryPK-05579·
John James Audubon SchoolKennerElementaryPK-08572·
A.C. Alexander SchoolKennerElementaryPK-08567·
T.H. Harris Middle SchoolMetairieMiddle06-08563·
Harold Keller Elementary SchoolMetairieElementaryPK-05550·
John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary SchoolKennerElementaryPK-05545·
Greenlawn Terrace Elementary SchoolKennerElementaryPK-05542·
Laureate Academy Charter SchoolHarveyElementaryKG-08532·
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced StudiesGretnaHigh06-12527·
Marie B. Riviere Elementary SchoolMetairieElementaryPK-05526·
Joseph C Moscona SchoolMetairieElementaryPK-08521·
Estelle SchoolMarreroElementaryPK-08518·
Fisher Middle/High SchoolMarreroHigh06-12498·
Bridgedale Elementary SchoolMetairieElementaryPK-05491·
Ella C. Pittman Elementary SchoolHarveyElementaryPK-05471·
Ralph J Bunche ElementaryMetairieElementaryPK-05470·
Lincoln School for the ArtsMarreroElementaryPK-08467·
Lucille Cherbonnier SchoolWaggamanElementaryPK-08466·
Isaac G Joseph Elementary SchoolWestwegoElementaryPK-05439·
Airline Park Academy for Advanced StudiesMetairieElementaryPK-05434·
Green Park Elementary SchoolMetairieElementaryPK-05433·
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary SchoolMarreroElementaryPK-05414·
George Cox Elementary SchoolGretnaElementaryPK-05402·
Harahan SchoolHarahanElementaryPK-08390·
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff SchoolRiver RidgeElementaryPK-08384·
G.T. Woods SchoolKennerElementaryPK-08375·
Ruppel Academie FrancaiseGretnaElementaryPK-08362·
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary SchoolLafitteElementaryPK-05360·
Metairie Academy for Advanced StudiesMetairieElementaryPK-05356·
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced StudiesGretnaElementaryPK-05355·
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced StudiesWestwegoElementaryPK-05354·
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary SchoolGretnaElementaryPK-05342·
Walter Schneckenburger Elem SchoolKennerElementaryPK-05327·
William Hart Elementary SchoolGretnaElementaryPK-05320·
Stella Worley Middle SchoolWestwegoMiddle06-08235·
JCFA-EastJeffersonHigh09-12154·
Strehle Community SchoolAvondaleHigh08-12145·
JCFAHarveyHigh09-12127·
Grand Isle High SchoolGrand IsleCombinedPK-1276·
Jefferson Virtual High SchoolJeffersonHigh09-1267·
Frederick Douglass Community SchoolGretnaMiddle03-0840·
Riverside Alternative High SchoolBridge CityCombined01-1227·
Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career CenterMarreroHigh09-120·
Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary SchoolHarveyCombinedM-M··
Grace King High SchoolMetairieCombinedM-M··
Gretna Middle SchoolGretnaCombinedM-M··
Helen Cox High SchoolHarveyCombinedM-M··
Joshua Butler Elementary SchoolWestwegoCombinedM-M··
Mildred S. Harris Elementary SchoolBridge CityCombinedM-M··
Riverside Alternative High SchoolBridge CityElementaryM-M··
Washington MontessoriKennerCombinedM-M··

Cities in Jefferson Parish

Metairie19 schoolsGretna12 schoolsKenner11 schoolsMarrero11 schoolsHarvey9 schoolsJefferson5 schoolsTerrytown4 schoolsWestwego4 schoolsAvondale3 schoolsBridge City3 schoolsGrand Isle1 schoolHarahan1 schoolLafitte1 schoolRiver Ridge1 schoolWaggaman1 school

About Jefferson Parish

Across the large Louisiana county of Jefferson Parish of about 430,920 residents, the public-school footprint covers 86 schools and about 47,983 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,252, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%. That income level is 17% higher than the Louisiana median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Jefferson Parish is made up of 52 elementary schools (27,972 students), 7 middle schools (3,537), 17 high schools (14,108), and 10 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Jefferson Parish is Jefferson Parish Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 46,790 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 47,983 students, fell 3% from the 49,566 reported in SY 2017-18. Jefferson Parish now counts 77 public schools, down from 88 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 28% to 39% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Jefferson Parish discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana has 86 public K-12 schools serving approximately 47,983 students.
How many high schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana has 17 public high schools, serving approximately 14,108 students.
How many middle schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana has 7 public middle schools, serving approximately 3,537 students.
How many elementary schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana has 52 public elementary schools, serving approximately 27,972 students.
What is the largest school district in Jefferson Parish?
Jefferson Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 46,790 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
How many people live in Jefferson Parish?
Jefferson Parish has roughly 430,920 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Jefferson Parish?
Median household income in Jefferson Parish is $65,252, above the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 12.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jefferson Parish?
Approximately 30.5% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jefferson Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 67.6% of students in Jefferson Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Parish schools?
Across Jefferson Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.5 to 1.

Jefferson Parish school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data