For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 531 students in Jackson, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Jackson, LA are Jackson Elementary School and East Feliciana High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Highway 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-5933
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-5933
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
East Feliciana High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Highway 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-5931
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-5931
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dixon Correctional Institute
Special Education School
5568 Hwy. 68
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-1200
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-1200
Grades: 10-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern La Mental System
Special Education School
Hwy. 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 757-3375
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 757-3375
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
Jackson, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eastern La Mental Health Sysjackson (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
Hwy. 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-0552
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-0552
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3503 Hwy 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-5932
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-5932
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson, LA include Jackson Elementary School and East Feliciana High School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson?
4 public schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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