For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,982 students in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA are Welsh High School, Lake Arthur High School and Lacassine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson Davis Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson Davis Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Jefferson Davis Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jennings High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Welsh High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2361
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Lake Arthur High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4374 Tiger Lane
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-5152
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-5152
Gr: 7-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Lacassine High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 Algonia Avenue
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Gr: PK-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Hathaway High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4040 Pine Island Highway
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Gr: PK-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Jennings High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2310 N Sherman Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Gr: 7-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Elton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 Second Street
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2991
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2991
Gr: 6-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
208 Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0823
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0823
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
208 East Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1235
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1235
Gr: PK-2 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA include Welsh High School, Lake Arthur High School and Lacassine High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson Davis Parish?
6 public high schools are located in Jefferson Davis Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jefferson Davis Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson Davis Parish include: Jennings High School vs. Hathaway High School, Hathaway High School vs. Jennings High School, Welsh High School vs. Lacassine High School
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