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Jefferson Davis Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana operates 12 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 5,210 students (about 434 per campus). The level mix is 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Jefferson Davis Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,210
-725 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
-1 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 69%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
19%
was 20%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
1 districts
Enrollment
5,210
NCES CCD
Median income
$57,341
Above Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.8%
Below Louisiana avg
Elementary
5
2,210 students
Middle
1
199 students
High
4
1,648 students
Combined / other
2
1,153 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools
5,210 students · 1 district in Jefferson Davis Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jefferson Davis 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
77%
Hispanic
3%
Black
15%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
67%
Hispanic
4%
Black
19%
Asian
0%
Two or more
9%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
38
25.1% under 18

Test scores in Jefferson Davis Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

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All schools (12)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Jennings Elementary SchoolJenningsElementaryPK-06976·
Jennings High SchoolJenningsHigh07-12775·
Lacassine High SchoolLacassineCombinedPK-12587·
Hathaway High SchoolJenningsCombinedPK-12566·
Welsh Elementary SchoolWelshElementaryPK-05499·
Lake Arthur Elementary SchoolLake ArthurElementaryPK-06441·
Lake Arthur High SchoolLake ArthurHigh07-12365·
Welsh High SchoolWelshHigh09-12263·
Elton High SchoolEltonHigh06-12245·
Elton Elementary SchoolEltonElementaryPK-05221·
Welsh-Roanoke Junior High SchoolRoanokeMiddle06-08199·
Fenton Elementary SchoolFentonElementaryPK-0873·

Cities in Jefferson Davis Parish

Jennings3 schoolsElton2 schoolsLake Arthur2 schoolsWelsh2 schoolsFenton1 schoolLacassine1 schoolRoanoke1 school

About Jefferson Davis Parish

Across the rural-scale Louisiana county of Jefferson Davis Parish of about 31,924 residents, the public-school footprint covers 12 schools and about 5,210 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $57,341, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 13%.

On the school-mix side, Jefferson Davis Parish covers 5 elementary schools (2,210 students), 1 middle school (199), 4 high schools (1,648), and 2 combined or other schools.

Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,210 students across Jefferson Davis Parish.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Jefferson Davis Parish has shrank 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,935 students to 5,210. Over that span, Jefferson Davis Parish lost 1 school, going from 13 to 12.

On allk12, the community for Jefferson Davis Parish discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Jefferson Davis Parish?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, with a combined enrollment of about 5,210.
How many high schools are in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,648 students.
How many middle schools are in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 199 students.
How many elementary schools are in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,210 students.
What is the largest school district in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Jefferson Davis Parish, serving approximately 5,210 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish has roughly 31,924 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Median household income in Jefferson Davis Parish is $57,341, above the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 12.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jefferson Davis Parish?
Approximately 15.4% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson Davis Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jefferson Davis Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.8% of students in Jefferson Davis 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 Davis Parish schools?
Across Jefferson Davis Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.9 to 1.

Jefferson Davis Parish school rankings

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