Dixon Correctional Institute is a prison facility in Jackson, Louisiana. DCI, a facility of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, is approximately 30 miles from Baton Rouge. Dixon is located about 34 miles from the Louisiana State Penitentiary.
Dixon Correctional Institute serves 1 students in grades 10-12.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dixon Correctional Institute's student population of 1 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1 student
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dixon Correctional Institute is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dixon Correctional Institute?
1 students attend Dixon Correctional Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dixon Correctional Institute students are Black.
What grades does Dixon Correctional Institute offer ?
Dixon Correctional Institute offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dixon Correctional Institute part of?
Dixon Correctional Institute is part of Special School District.
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